Finding the Third Proportional to 6 and 8.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 6 and 8.91 is: 13.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 8.91 = 8.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/8.91 = 8.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 8.91 × 8.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 79.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79.32/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13.22
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