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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.73 and 16.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.73 and 16.84 is: 36.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.73 : 16.84 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.73/16.84 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.73x = 16.84 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.73x = 283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.71/7.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.68

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