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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.69 and 18.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.69 and 18.69 is: 40.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.69 : 18.69 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.69/18.69 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.69x = 18.69 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.69x = 349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.22/8.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.20

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