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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.92 and 8.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.92 and 8.66 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.92 : 8.66 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.92/8.66 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.92x = 8.66 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.92x = 74.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.99/1.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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