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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,669 and 6,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,669 and 6,871 is: 10,111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669 : 6,871 = 6,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669/6,871 = 6,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669x = 6,871 × 6,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669x = 47,210,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,210,641/4,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.51

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