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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,030 and 13,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,030 and 13,983 is: 32,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030 : 13,983 = 13,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030/13,983 = 13,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030x = 13,983 × 13,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030x = 195,524,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,524,289/6,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,425.26

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