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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,997 and 14,011.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,997 and 14,011.50 is: 32,736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997 : 14,011.50 = 14,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997/14,011.50 = 14,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997x = 14,011.50 × 14,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997x = 196,322,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,322,132.25/5,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,736.72

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