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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,991 and 14,143.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,991 and 14,143.50 is: 33,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991 : 14,143.50 = 14,143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991/14,143.50 = 14,143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991x = 14,143.50 × 14,143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991x = 200,038,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,038,592.25/5,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,389.85

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