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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.83 and 27.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.83 and 27.65 is: 59.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 27.65 = 27.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/27.65 = 27.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 27.65 × 27.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.71/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.61

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