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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.62 and 15.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.62 and 15.65 is: 36.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.62 : 15.65 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.62/15.65 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.62x = 15.65 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.62x = 244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.93/6.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.99

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