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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.30 and 6.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.30 and 6.04 is: 15.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.30 : 6.04 = 6.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.30/6.04 = 6.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.30x = 6.04 × 6.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.30x = 36.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.43/2.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.85

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