Finding the Third Proportional to 6 and 14.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 6 and 14.50 is: 35.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 14.50 = 14.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/14.50 = 14.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 14.50 × 14.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 210.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210.25/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35.04
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