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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.03 and 13.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.03 and 13.78 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.03 : 13.78 = 13.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.03/13.78 = 13.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.03x = 13.78 × 13.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.03x = 189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.92/10.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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