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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.79 and 6.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.79 and 6.13 is: 13.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.79 : 6.13 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.79/6.13 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.79x = 6.13 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.79x = 37.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.61/2.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.49

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