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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,406 and 6,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,406 and 6,451 is: 9,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406 : 6,451 = 6,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406/6,451 = 6,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406x = 6,451 × 6,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406x = 41,615,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,615,401/4,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.17

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