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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.63 and 18.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.63 and 18.19 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.63 : 18.19 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.63/18.19 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.63x = 18.19 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.63x = 330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.79/11.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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