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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.84 and 12.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.84 and 12.73 is: 20.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.84 : 12.73 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.84/12.73 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.84x = 12.73 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.84x = 162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.16/7.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.67

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