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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,332 and 6,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,332 and 6,660 is: 10,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332 : 6,660 = 6,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332/6,660 = 6,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332x = 6,660 × 6,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332x = 44,355,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,355,600/4,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,239.06

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