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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.93 and 8.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.93 and 8.48 is: 18.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.93 : 8.48 = 8.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.93/8.48 = 8.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.93x = 8.48 × 8.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.93x = 71.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.99/3.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.32

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