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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.94 and 12.82

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.94 and 12.82 is: 27.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.94 : 12.82 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.94/12.82 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.94x = 12.82 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.94x = 164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.48/5.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.67

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