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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.13 and 26.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.13 and 26.31 is: 62.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 26.31 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/26.31 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 26.31 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.35/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.23

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