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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.46 and 7.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.46 and 7.44 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.46 : 7.44 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.46/7.44 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.46x = 7.44 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.46x = 55.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.29/3.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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