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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.93 and 37.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.93 and 37.34 is: 69.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.93 : 37.34 = 37.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.93/37.34 = 37.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.93x = 37.34 × 37.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.93x = 1,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.97/19.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.93

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