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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.97 and 7.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.97 and 7.63 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.97 : 7.63 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.97/7.63 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.97x = 7.63 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.97x = 58.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.17/2.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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