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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.94 and 5.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.94 and 5.04 is: 8.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.94 : 5.04 = 5.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.94/5.04 = 5.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.94x = 5.04 × 5.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.94x = 25.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.45/2.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.66

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