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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.31 and 15.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.31 and 15.22 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.31 : 15.22 = 15.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.31/15.22 = 15.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.31x = 15.22 × 15.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.31x = 231.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.61/6.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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