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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.75 and 6.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.75 and 6.58 is: 15.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.75 : 6.58 = 6.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.75/6.58 = 6.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.75x = 6.58 × 6.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.75x = 43.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.36/2.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.76

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