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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.94 and 12.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.94 and 12.50 is: 31.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.94 : 12.50 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.94/12.50 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.94x = 12.50 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.94x = 156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.25/4.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.65

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