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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.17 and 13.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.17 and 13.17 is: 28.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.17 : 13.17 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.17/13.17 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.17x = 13.17 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.17x = 173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.46/6.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.11

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