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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.76 and 9.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.76 and 9.10 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.76 : 9.10 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.76/9.10 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.76x = 9.10 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.76x = 82.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.86/3.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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