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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,030 and 6,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,030 and 6,447 is: 10,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030 : 6,447 = 6,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030/6,447 = 6,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030x = 6,447 × 6,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030x = 41,563,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,563,809/4,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,313.60

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