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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.60 and 26.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.60 and 26.72 is: 36.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 26.72 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/26.72 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 26.72 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.09/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.44

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