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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.97 and 6.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.97 and 6.94 is: 16.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.97 : 6.94 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.97/6.94 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.97x = 6.94 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.97x = 48.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.18/2.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.24

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