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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.66 and 7.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.66 and 7.31 is: 14.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.66 : 7.31 = 7.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.66/7.31 = 7.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.66x = 7.31 × 7.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.66x = 53.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.47/3.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.63

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