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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.71 and 26.93

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.71 and 26.93 is: 57.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.71 : 26.93 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.71/26.93 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.71x = 26.93 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.71x = 725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.25/12.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.04

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