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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,444 and 9,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,444 and 9,663 is: 14,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444 : 9,663 = 9,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444/9,663 = 9,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444x = 9,663 × 9,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444x = 93,373,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,373,569/6,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,490.00

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