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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,994 and 12,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,994 and 12,987 is: 28,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994 : 12,987 = 12,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994/12,987 = 12,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994x = 12,987 × 12,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994x = 168,662,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,662,169/5,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,138.50

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