Finding the Third Proportional to 6 and 12.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 6 and 12.94 is: 27.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 12.94 = 12.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/12.94 = 12.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 12.94 × 12.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 167.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167.38/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27.90
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