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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.68 and 6.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.68 and 6.32 is: 14.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.68 : 6.32 = 6.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.68/6.32 = 6.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.68x = 6.32 × 6.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.68x = 40.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.00/2.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.91

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