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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.14 and 23.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.14 and 23.73 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 23.73 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/23.73 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 23.73 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.14/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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