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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.92 and 29.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.92 and 29.63 is: 63.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 29.63 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/29.63 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 29.63 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.14/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.10

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