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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.76 and 3.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.76 and 3.80 is: 8.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.76 : 3.80 = 3.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.76/3.80 = 3.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.76x = 3.80 × 3.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.76x = 14.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.42/1.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.20

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