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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.16 and 6.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.16 and 6.91 is: 15.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.16 : 6.91 = 6.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.16/6.91 = 6.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.16x = 6.91 × 6.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.16x = 47.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.79/3.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.12

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