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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.94 and 17.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.94 and 17.35 is: 37.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.94 : 17.35 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.94/17.35 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.94x = 17.35 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.94x = 301.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.01/7.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.93

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