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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.93 and 12.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.93 and 12.68 is: 27.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.93 : 12.68 = 12.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.93/12.68 = 12.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.93x = 12.68 × 12.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.93x = 160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.77/5.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.11

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