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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.74 and 6.01

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.74 and 6.01 is: 13.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.74 : 6.01 = 6.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.74/6.01 = 6.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.74x = 6.01 × 6.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.74x = 36.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.14/2.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.18

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