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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.69 and 25.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.69 and 25.59 is: 61.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.69 : 25.59 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.69/25.59 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.69x = 25.59 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.69x = 655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.04/10.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.29

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