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The variables \(x\) and \(y\) satisfy the equation \(a ^ { y } = k x\), where \(a\) and \(k\) are constants. The graph of \(y\) against \(\ln x\) is a straight line passing through the points \(( 1.03,6.36 )\) and \(( 2.58,9.00 )\), as shown in the diagram.
Find the values of \(a\) and \(k\), giving each value correct to 2 significant figures.