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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,976 and 14,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,976 and 14,188 is: 33,684.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976 : 14,188 = 14,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976/14,188 = 14,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976x = 14,188 × 14,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976x = 201,299,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,299,344/5,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,684.63

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