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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.28 and 26.46

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.28 and 26.46 is: 57.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.28 : 26.46 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.28/26.46 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.28x = 26.46 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.28x = 700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.18/12.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.01

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