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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.91 and 7.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.91 and 7.59 is: 9.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.91 : 7.59 = 7.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.91/7.59 = 7.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.91x = 7.59 × 7.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.91x = 57.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.67/5.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.76

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