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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.62 and 14.96

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.62 and 14.96 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.62 : 14.96 = 14.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.62/14.96 = 14.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.62x = 14.96 × 14.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.62x = 223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.67/6.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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