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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.29 and 28.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.29 and 28.16 is: 59.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 28.16 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/28.16 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 28.16 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.99/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.67

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