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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.94 and 6.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.94 and 6.27 is: 13.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.94 : 6.27 = 6.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.94/6.27 = 6.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.94x = 6.27 × 6.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.94x = 39.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.27/2.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.34

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