Finding the Third Proportional to 6 and 13.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 6 and 13.75 is: 31.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 13.75 = 13.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/13.75 = 13.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 13.75 × 13.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189.06/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31.51
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