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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.44 and 13.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.44 and 13.41 is: 21.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.44 : 13.41 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.44/13.41 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.44x = 13.41 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.44x = 179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.73/8.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.30

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