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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.25 and 6.20

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.25 and 6.20 is: 17.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.25 : 6.20 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.25/6.20 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.25x = 6.20 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.25x = 38.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.45/2.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.05

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