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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.15 and 18.60

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.15 and 18.60 is: 34.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.15 : 18.60 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.15/18.60 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.15x = 18.60 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.15x = 346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.01/10.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.10

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