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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.77 and 6.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.77 and 6.09 is: 13.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.77 : 6.09 = 6.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.77/6.09 = 6.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.77x = 6.09 × 6.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.77x = 37.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.15/2.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.39

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