Finding the Third Proportional to 6 and 12.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 6 and 12.25 is: 25.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 12.25 = 12.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/12.25 = 12.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 12.25 × 12.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 150.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150.06/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25.01
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