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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.94 and 20.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.94 and 20.03 is: 31.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.94 : 20.03 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.94/20.03 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.94x = 20.03 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.94x = 401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.25/12.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.01

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