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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.66 and 29.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.66 and 29.81 is: 70.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.66 : 29.81 = 29.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.66/29.81 = 29.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.66x = 29.81 × 29.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.66x = 888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.79/12.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.23

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