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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.94 and 7.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.94 and 7.38 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.94 : 7.38 = 7.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.94/7.38 = 7.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.94x = 7.38 × 7.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.94x = 54.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.39/2.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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