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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.03 and 12.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.03 and 12.75 is: 16.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.03 : 12.75 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.03/12.75 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.03x = 12.75 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.03x = 162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.56/10.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.21

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