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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.88 and 10.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.88 and 10.69 is: 14.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.88 : 10.69 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.88/10.69 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.88x = 10.69 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.88x = 114.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.22/7.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.50

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