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Finding the Third Proportional to 25.88 and 29.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 25.88 and 29.81 is: 34.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.88 : 29.81 = 29.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.88/29.81 = 29.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.88x = 29.81 × 29.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.88x = 888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.79/25.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.35

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