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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.66 and 6.24

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.66 and 6.24 is: 10.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.66 : 6.24 = 6.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.66/6.24 = 6.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.66x = 6.24 × 6.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.66x = 38.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.97/3.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.66

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