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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.66 and 7.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.66 and 7.47 is: 15.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.66 : 7.47 = 7.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.66/7.47 = 7.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.66x = 7.47 × 7.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.66x = 55.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.86/3.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.26

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