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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.13 and 17.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.13 and 17.36 is: 37.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 17.36 = 17.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/17.36 = 17.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 17.36 × 17.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.38/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.06

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