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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,992 and 8,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,992 and 8,514 is: 12,097.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992 : 8,514 = 8,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992/8,514 = 8,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992x = 8,514 × 8,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992x = 72,488,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,488,196/5,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.50

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