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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.94 and 14.93

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.94 and 14.93 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.94 : 14.93 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.94/14.93 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.94x = 14.93 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.94x = 222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.92/6.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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