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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.66 and 7.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.66 and 7.59 is: 15.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.66 : 7.59 = 7.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.66/7.59 = 7.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.66x = 7.59 × 7.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.66x = 57.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.67/3.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.77

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