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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.81 and 26.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.81 and 26.59 is: 35.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.81 : 26.59 = 26.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.81/26.59 = 26.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.81x = 26.59 × 26.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.81x = 707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.23/19.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.70

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