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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,330.69 and 6,184.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,330.69 and 6,184.69 is: 8,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.69 : 6,184.69 = 6,184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.69/6,184.69 = 6,184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.69x = 6,184.69 × 6,184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.69x = 38,250,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,250,359.47/4,330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,832.40

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