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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.56 and 22.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.56 and 22.94 is: 31.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.56 : 22.94 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.56/22.94 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.56x = 22.94 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.56x = 526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.13/16.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.77

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