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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.39 and 13.29

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.39 and 13.29 is: 15.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 13.29 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/13.29 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 13.29 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.60/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.50

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