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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.03 and 18.93

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.03 and 18.93 is: 44.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.03 : 18.93 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.03/18.93 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.03x = 18.93 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.03x = 358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.52/8.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.65

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