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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.95 and 34.60

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.95 and 34.60 is: 75.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 34.60 = 34.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/34.60 = 34.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 34.60 × 34.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 1,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197.13/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.06

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