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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,086.81 and 9,244.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,086.81 and 9,244.97 is: 14,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.81 : 9,244.97 = 9,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.81/9,244.97 = 9,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.81x = 9,244.97 × 9,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.81x = 85,469,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,469,447.19/6,086.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.74

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