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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.26 and 7.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.26 and 7.04 is: 15.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.26 : 7.04 = 7.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.26/7.04 = 7.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.26x = 7.04 × 7.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.26x = 49.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.50/3.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.18

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