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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.25 and 19.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.25 and 19.38 is: 45.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.25 : 19.38 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.25/19.38 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.25x = 19.38 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.25x = 375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.39/8.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.50

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