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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.08 and 18.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.08 and 18.30 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.08 : 18.30 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.08/18.30 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.08x = 18.30 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.08x = 334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.85/14.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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