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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.76 and 6.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.76 and 6.35 is: 8.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.76 : 6.35 = 6.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.76/6.35 = 6.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.76x = 6.35 × 6.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.76x = 40.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.28/4.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.46

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