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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.47 and 17.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.47 and 17.34 is: 24.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.47 : 17.34 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.47/17.34 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.47x = 17.34 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.47x = 300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.81/12.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.12

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