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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.44 and 23.57

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.44 and 23.57 is: 53.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 23.57 = 23.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/23.57 = 23.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 23.57 × 23.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.65/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.22

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