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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.44 and 17.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.44 and 17.69 is: 25.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.44 : 17.69 = 17.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.44/17.69 = 17.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.44x = 17.69 × 17.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.44x = 312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.85/12.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.15

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