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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.19 and 22.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.19 and 22.89 is: 34.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.19 : 22.89 = 22.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.19/22.89 = 22.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.19x = 22.89 × 22.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.19x = 523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.80/15.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.49

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