Finding the Third Proportional to 6 and 13.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 6 and 13.88 is: 32.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 13.88 = 13.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/13.88 = 13.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 13.88 × 13.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 192.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192.52/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32.09
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