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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.13 and 28.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.13 and 28.83 is: 43.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 28.83 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/28.83 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 28.83 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.06/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.45

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