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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.93 and 12.99

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.93 and 12.99 is: 28.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.93 : 12.99 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.93/12.99 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.93x = 12.99 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.93x = 168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.72/5.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.44

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