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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.13 and 25.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.13 and 25.88 is: 35.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 25.88 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/25.88 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 25.88 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.52/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.01

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