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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.14 and 22.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.14 and 22.55 is: 50.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.14 : 22.55 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.14/22.55 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.14x = 22.55 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.14x = 508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.66/10.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.18

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