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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.83 and 6.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.83 and 6.64 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.83 : 6.64 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.83/6.64 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.83x = 6.64 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.83x = 44.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.03/2.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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