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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,060 and 6,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,060 and 6,269 is: 9,679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060 : 6,269 = 6,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060/6,269 = 6,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060x = 6,269 × 6,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060x = 39,300,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,361/4,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.89

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