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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,266 and 6,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,266 and 6,363 is: 9,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266 : 6,363 = 6,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266/6,363 = 6,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266x = 6,363 × 6,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266x = 40,487,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,487,769/4,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.80

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