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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.33 and 13.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.33 and 13.50 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.33 : 13.50 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.33/13.50 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.33x = 13.50 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.33x = 182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.25/6.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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