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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,990 and 14,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,990 and 14,038 is: 32,899.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990 : 14,038 = 14,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990/14,038 = 14,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990x = 14,038 × 14,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990x = 197,065,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,065,444/5,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,899.07

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