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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,986 and 12,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,986 and 12,306 is: 25,298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986 : 12,306 = 12,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986/12,306 = 12,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986x = 12,306 × 12,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986x = 151,437,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,437,636/5,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,298.64

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