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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.22 and 28.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.22 and 28.97 is: 63.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.22 : 28.97 = 28.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.22/28.97 = 28.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.22x = 28.97 × 28.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.22x = 839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.19/13.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.48

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