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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.63 and 35.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.63 and 35.63 is: 86.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 35.63 = 35.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/35.63 = 35.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 35.63 × 35.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 1,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.14/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.78

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