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Finding the Third Proportional to 7.94 and 12.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 7.94 and 12.19 is: 18.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.94 : 12.19 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.94/12.19 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.94x = 12.19 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.94x = 148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.54/7.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.71

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