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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.77 and 6

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.77 and 6 is: 9.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.77 : 6 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.77/6 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.77x = 6 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.77x = 36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36/3.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.56

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