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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.16 and 12.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.16 and 12.44 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.16 : 12.44 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.16/12.44 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.16x = 12.44 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.16x = 154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.69/8.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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