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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,964 and 14,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,964 and 14,382 is: 34,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964 : 14,382 = 14,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964/14,382 = 14,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964x = 14,382 × 14,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964x = 206,841,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,841,924/5,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,681.74

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