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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,350 and 6,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,350 and 6,519 is: 9,769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350 : 6,519 = 6,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350/6,519 = 6,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350x = 6,519 × 6,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350x = 42,497,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,497,361/4,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.51

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