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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,966 and 8,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,966 and 8,269 is: 13,768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966 : 8,269 = 8,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966/8,269 = 8,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966x = 8,269 × 8,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966x = 68,376,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,376,361/4,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.90

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