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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.05 and 18.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.05 and 18.49 is: 42.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.05 : 18.49 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.05/18.49 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.05x = 18.49 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.05x = 342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.05/8.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.50

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