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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,264 and 9,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,264 and 9,154 is: 13,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264 : 9,154 = 9,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264/9,154 = 9,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264x = 9,154 × 9,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264x = 83,795,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,795,716/6,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.35

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