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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.54 and 3.15

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.54 and 3.15 is: 6.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.54 : 3.15 = 3.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.54/3.15 = 3.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.54x = 3.15 × 3.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.54x = 9.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.90/1.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.42

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