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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.88 and 22.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.88 and 22.63 is: 30.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 22.63 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/22.63 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 22.63 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.89/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.33

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