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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.19 and 34.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.19 and 34.65 is: 79.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.19 : 34.65 = 34.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.19/34.65 = 34.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.19x = 34.65 × 34.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.19x = 1,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.38/15.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.04

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