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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.13 and 17.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.13 and 17.94 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 17.94 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/17.94 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 17.94 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 321.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.75/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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