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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.92 and 16.61

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.92 and 16.61 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.92 : 16.61 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.92/16.61 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.92x = 16.61 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.92x = 275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.94/10.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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