Finding the Third Proportional to 6,446 and 9,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,446 and 9,759 is: 14,774.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,446 : 9,759 = 9,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,446/9,759 = 9,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,446x = 9,759 × 9,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,446x = 95,238,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,238,081/6,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,774.76
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