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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.70 and 27.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.70 and 27.76 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.70 : 27.76 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.70/27.76 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.70x = 27.76 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.70x = 770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.88/12.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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