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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.07 and 12.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.07 and 12.74 is: 20.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.07 : 12.74 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.07/12.74 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.07x = 12.74 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.07x = 162.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.19/8.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.10

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