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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.06 and 16.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.06 and 16.90 is: 40.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.06 : 16.90 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.06/16.90 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.06x = 16.90 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.06x = 285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.45/7.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.44

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