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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.13 and 22.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.13 and 22.25 is: 48.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.13 : 22.25 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.13/22.25 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.13x = 22.25 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.13x = 495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.06/10.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.90

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