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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,266 and 9,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,266 and 9,747 is: 15,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266 : 9,747 = 9,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266/9,747 = 9,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266x = 9,747 × 9,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266x = 95,004,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,004,009/6,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,161.83

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