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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.88 and 26.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.88 and 26.69 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.88 : 26.69 = 26.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.88/26.69 = 26.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.88x = 26.69 × 26.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.88x = 712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.22/12.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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