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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,335 and 6,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,335 and 6,340 is: 9,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335 : 6,340 = 6,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335/6,340 = 6,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335x = 6,340 × 6,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335x = 40,195,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,195,600/4,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.34

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