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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.63 and 21.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.63 and 21.44 is: 33.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.63 : 21.44 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.63/21.44 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.63x = 21.44 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.63x = 459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.57/13.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.73

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