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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,996 and 9,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,996 and 9,158 is: 13,987.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996 : 9,158 = 9,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996/9,158 = 9,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996x = 9,158 × 9,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996x = 83,868,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,868,964/5,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.49

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