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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.93 and 22.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.93 and 22.94 is: 40.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 22.94 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/22.94 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 22.94 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.18/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.70

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