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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.41 and 6.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.41 and 6.58 is: 12.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.41 : 6.58 = 6.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.41/6.58 = 6.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.41x = 6.58 × 6.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.41x = 43.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.34/3.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.70

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