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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.51 and 15.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.51 and 15.02 is: 30.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.51 : 15.02 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.51/15.02 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.51x = 15.02 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.51x = 225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.57/7.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.04

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