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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.63 and 12.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.63 and 12.06 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.63 : 12.06 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.63/12.06 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.63x = 12.06 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.63x = 145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.50/5.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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