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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.03 and 23.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.03 and 23.14 is: 48.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.03 : 23.14 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.03/23.14 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.03x = 23.14 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.03x = 535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.33/11.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.51

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