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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.76 and 8.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.76 and 8.92 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.76 : 8.92 = 8.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.76/8.92 = 8.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.76x = 8.92 × 8.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.76x = 79.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.53/3.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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