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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.28 and 13.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.28 and 13.97 is: 31.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.28 : 13.97 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.28/13.97 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.28x = 13.97 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.28x = 195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.13/6.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.06

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