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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.63 and 16.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.63 and 16.13 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.63 : 16.13 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.63/16.13 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.63x = 16.13 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.63x = 260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.02/8.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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