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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.35 and 28.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.35 and 28.83 is: 62.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.35 : 28.83 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.35/28.83 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.35x = 28.83 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.35x = 831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.31/13.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.28

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