To solve the equation:

$3 \ln \sqrt{x} - 1 = \log_6 9$

we can proceed with the following steps:

1. Rewrite $\ln \sqrt{x}$:
   Since $\sqrt{x}$ is the same as $x^{1/2}$, we have: $\ln \sqrt{x} = \ln(x^{1/2}) = \frac{1}{2} \ln x$ So the equation becomes: $3 \cdot \frac{1}{2} \ln x - 1 = \log_6 9$ Simplifying, we get: $\frac{3}{2} \ln x - 1 = \log_6 9$

2. Isolate $\ln x$: Add $1$ to both sides: $\frac{3}{2} \ln x = \log_6 9 + 1$ Now, divide both sides by $\frac{3}{2}$: $\ln x = \frac{2}{3} \left(\log_6 9 + 1\right)$

3. Evaluate $\log_6 9$: To find $\log_6 9$, we can use the change of base formula: $\log_6 9 = \frac{\ln 9}{\ln 6}$ Substitute this back into the equation if needed, or evaluate directly for a numerical solution.

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Here are some related questions for deeper exploration:

1. How would we solve this equation if the base of the logarithm were different?
2. What is the effect of each constant on the solution?
3. How can logarithmic identities simplify such equations further?
4. What are other methods to solve logarithmic equations like this one?
5. How do we interpret logarithmic equations graphically?

Tip: Familiarize yourself with common logarithmic properties, such as the change of base formula, to tackle similar problems more effectively.