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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,968 and 14,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,968 and 14,088 is: 33,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968 : 14,088 = 14,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968/14,088 = 14,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968x = 14,088 × 14,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968x = 198,471,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,471,744/5,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,255.99

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