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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.13 and 19.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.13 and 19.03 is: 50.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.13 : 19.03 = 19.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.13/19.03 = 19.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.13x = 19.03 × 19.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.13x = 362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.19/7.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.83

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