1. **Problem statement:** Solve for $x$ given the equation $\left(3^x\right)^2 = 7.5$.
2. **Rewrite the equation:** Using the power of a power rule, $\left(a^m\right)^n = a^{mn}$, we get:
$$\left(3^x\right)^2 = 3^{2x} = 7.5$$
3. **Take the logarithm of both sides:** To solve for $x$, take the natural logarithm (or log base 10) of both sides:
$$\log\left(3^{2x}\right) = \log(7.5)$$
4. **Use the logarithm power rule:** $\log(a^b) = b \log(a)$, so:
$$2x \log(3) = \log(7.5)$$
5. **Solve for $x$:**
$$x = \frac{\log(7.5)}{2 \log(3)}$$
6. **Interpretation:** This gives the exact value of $x$ that satisfies the equation.
**Final answer:**
$$x = \frac{\log(7.5)}{2 \log(3)}$$
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