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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.75 and 15.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.75 and 15.75 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.75 : 15.75 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.75/15.75 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.75x = 15.75 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.75x = 248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.06/3.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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