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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.93 and 17.37

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.93 and 17.37 is: 38.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.93 : 17.37 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.93/17.37 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.93x = 17.37 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.93x = 301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.70/7.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.03

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