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Finding the Third Proportional to 18 and 34.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 18 and 34.50 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 34.50 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/34.50 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 34.50 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 1,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.25/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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