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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.22 and 15.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.22 and 15.56 is: 33.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.22 : 15.56 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.22/15.56 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.22x = 15.56 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.22x = 242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.19/7.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.55

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