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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.75 and 22.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.75 and 22.94 is: 44.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 22.94 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/22.94 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 22.94 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.13/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.78

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