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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.97 and 6.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.97 and 6.54 is: 14.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.97 : 6.54 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.97/6.54 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.97x = 6.54 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.97x = 42.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.75/2.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.39

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