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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.94 and 18.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.94 and 18.75 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 18.75 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/18.75 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 18.75 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 351.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.56/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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