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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.09 and 23.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.09 and 23.91 is: 47.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.09 : 23.91 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.09/23.91 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.09x = 23.91 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.09x = 571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.51/12.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.26

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