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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.75 and 17.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.75 and 17.30 is: 44.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.75 : 17.30 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.75/17.30 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.75x = 17.30 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.75x = 299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.18/6.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.32

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