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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,062 and 14,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,062 and 14,027 is: 32,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062 : 14,027 = 14,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062/14,027 = 14,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062x = 14,027 × 14,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062x = 196,756,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,756,729/6,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,457.40

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