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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.02 and 22.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.02 and 22.78 is: 32.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 22.78 = 22.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/22.78 = 22.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 22.78 × 22.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.99/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.40

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