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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.42 and 13.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.42 and 13.95 is: 30.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.42 : 13.95 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.42/13.95 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.42x = 13.95 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.42x = 194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.47/6.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.28

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