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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.91 and 12.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.91 and 12.45 is: 26.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.91 : 12.45 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.91/12.45 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.91x = 12.45 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.91x = 154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.89/5.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.22

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