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