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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,961 and 13,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,961 and 13,800 is: 31,947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961 : 13,800 = 13,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961/13,800 = 13,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961x = 13,800 × 13,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961x = 190,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,440,000/5,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,947.66

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