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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.06 and 14.24

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.06 and 14.24 is: 20.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.06 : 14.24 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.06/14.24 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.06x = 14.24 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.06x = 202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.73/10.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.16

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