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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.06 and 38.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.06 and 38.25 is: 104.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.06 : 38.25 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.06/38.25 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.06x = 38.25 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.06x = 1,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463.06/14.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.04

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