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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.76 and 15.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.76 and 15.74 is: 23.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.76 : 15.74 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.76/15.74 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.76x = 15.74 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.76x = 247.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.69/10.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.01

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