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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,968 and 14,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,968 and 14,046 is: 33,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968 : 14,046 = 14,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968/14,046 = 14,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968x = 14,046 × 14,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968x = 197,290,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,290,116/5,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,058.00

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