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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.92 and 6.39

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.92 and 6.39 is: 13.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.92 : 6.39 = 6.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.92/6.39 = 6.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.92x = 6.39 × 6.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.92x = 40.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.79/2.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.97

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