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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.31 and 14.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.31 and 14.38 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.31 : 14.38 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.31/14.38 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.31x = 14.38 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.31x = 206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.64/6.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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