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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.03 and 14.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.03 and 14.63 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.03 : 14.63 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.03/14.63 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.03x = 14.63 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.03x = 213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.89/7.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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