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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.52 and 17.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.52 and 17.73 is: 41.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.52 : 17.73 = 17.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.52/17.73 = 17.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.52x = 17.73 × 17.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.52x = 314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.39/7.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.81

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