Finding the Third Proportional to 6 and 14.34
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Solution
The third proportional to 6 and 14.34 is: 34.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 14.34 = 14.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/14.34 = 14.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 14.34 × 14.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 205.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205.74/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34.29
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