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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.93 and 6.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.93 and 6.83 is: 15.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.93 : 6.83 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.93/6.83 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.93x = 6.83 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.93x = 46.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.61/2.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.93

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