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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.75 and 18

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.75 and 18 is: 25.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.75 : 18 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.75/18 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.75x = 18 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.75x = 324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324/12.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.41

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