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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.76 and 14.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.76 and 14.09 is: 29.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.76 : 14.09 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.76/14.09 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.76x = 14.09 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.76x = 198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.58/6.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.36

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