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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.69 and 6.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.69 and 6.35 is: 15.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.69 : 6.35 = 6.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.69/6.35 = 6.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.69x = 6.35 × 6.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.69x = 40.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.36/2.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.02

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