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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,108 and 14,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,108 and 14,082 is: 32,466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108 : 14,082 = 14,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108/14,082 = 14,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108x = 14,082 × 14,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108x = 198,302,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,302,724/6,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,466.06

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