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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.36 and 16.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.36 and 16.14 is: 35.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.36 : 16.14 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.36/16.14 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.36x = 16.14 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.36x = 260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.39/7.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.40

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