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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.93 and 6.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.93 and 6.81 is: 7.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.93 : 6.81 = 6.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.93/6.81 = 6.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.93x = 6.81 × 6.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.93x = 46.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.40/5.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.82

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