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Finding the Third Proportional to 6.83 and 7.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 6.83 and 7.64 is: 8.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.83 : 7.64 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.83/7.64 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.83x = 7.64 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.83x = 58.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.33/6.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.54

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