Finding the Third Proportional to 6 and 9.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 6 and 9.38 is: 14.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 9.38 = 9.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/9.38 = 9.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 9.38 × 9.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 87.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87.89/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14.65
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