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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.69 and 14.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.69 and 14.25 is: 19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.69 : 14.25 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.69/14.25 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.69x = 14.25 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.69x = 203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.06/10.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19

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