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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.32 and 28.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.32 and 28.22 is: 59.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.32 : 28.22 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.32/28.22 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.32x = 28.22 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.32x = 796.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.31/13.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.80

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