Finding the Third Proportional to 6 and 13.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 6 and 13.38 is: 29.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 13.38 = 13.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/13.38 = 13.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 13.38 × 13.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 178.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178.89/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29.82
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