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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.56 and 28.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.56 and 28.13 is: 50.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 28.13 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/28.13 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 28.13 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.02/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.83

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