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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.84 and 18

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.84 and 18 is: 47.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.84 : 18 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.84/18 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.84x = 18 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.84x = 324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324/6.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.34

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