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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.49 and 7.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.49 and 7.34 is: 15.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.49 : 7.34 = 7.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.49/7.34 = 7.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.49x = 7.34 × 7.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.49x = 53.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.89/3.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.43

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