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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.92 and 12.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.92 and 12.30 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.92 : 12.30 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.92/12.30 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.92x = 12.30 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.92x = 151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.18/5.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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