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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.93 and 7.71

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.93 and 7.71 is: 15.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.93 : 7.71 = 7.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.93/7.71 = 7.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.93x = 7.71 × 7.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.93x = 59.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.40/3.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.12

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