Finding the Third Proportional to 6,444 and 9,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,444 and 9,666 is: 14,499
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,444 : 9,666 = 9,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,444/9,666 = 9,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,444x = 9,666 × 9,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,444x = 93,431,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,431,556/6,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,499
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