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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.95 and 36

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.95 and 36 is: 86.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 36 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/36 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 36 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 1,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.67

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