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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.93 and 12.39

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.93 and 12.39 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.93 : 12.39 = 12.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.93/12.39 = 12.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.93x = 12.39 × 12.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.93x = 153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.58/5.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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