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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,366 and 9,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,366 and 9,713 is: 14,819.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366 : 9,713 = 9,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366/9,713 = 9,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366x = 9,713 × 9,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366x = 94,342,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,342,369/6,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,819.72

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