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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.69 and 12.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.69 and 12.56 is: 27.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.69 : 12.56 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.69/12.56 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.69x = 12.56 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.69x = 157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.82/5.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.75

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