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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.94 and 5.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.94 and 5.49 is: 10.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.94 : 5.49 = 5.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.94/5.49 = 5.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.94x = 5.49 × 5.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.94x = 30.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.16/2.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.27

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