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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.63 and 17.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.63 and 17.25 is: 25.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.63 : 17.25 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.63/17.25 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.63x = 17.25 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.63x = 297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.56/11.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.60

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