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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.44 and 13.18

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.44 and 13.18 is: 20.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.44 : 13.18 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.44/13.18 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.44x = 13.18 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.44x = 173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.81/8.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.60

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