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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.86 and 18.93

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.86 and 18.93 is: 32.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.86 : 18.93 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.86/18.93 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.86x = 18.93 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.86x = 358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.41/10.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.99

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