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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.63 and 13.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.63 and 13.13 is: 19.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.63 : 13.13 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.63/13.13 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.63x = 13.13 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.63x = 172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.27/8.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.97

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