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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,966 and 6,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,966 and 6,179 is: 9,626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966 : 6,179 = 6,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966/6,179 = 6,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966x = 6,179 × 6,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966x = 38,180,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,180,041/3,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.84

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