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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.73 and 9.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.73 and 9.59 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.73 : 9.59 = 9.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.73/9.59 = 9.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.73x = 9.59 × 9.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.73x = 92.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.03/3.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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