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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,994 and 8,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,994 and 8,955 is: 13,378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994 : 8,955 = 8,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994/8,955 = 8,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994x = 8,955 × 8,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994x = 80,192,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,192,025/5,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.72

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