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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.13 and 19.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.13 and 19.22 is: 28.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.13 : 19.22 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.13/19.22 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.13x = 19.22 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.13x = 369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.36/13.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.14

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