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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.91 and 18.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.91 and 18.36 is: 28.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 18.36 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/18.36 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 18.36 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.95/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.29

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