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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.75 and 28.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.75 and 28.25 is: 58.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.75 : 28.25 = 28.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.75/28.25 = 28.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.75x = 28.25 × 28.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.75x = 798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.06/13.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.04

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