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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.77 and 13.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.77 and 13.32 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.77 : 13.32 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.77/13.32 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.77x = 13.32 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.77x = 177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.34/8.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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