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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.88 and 13.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.88 and 13.50 is: 20.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.88 : 13.50 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.88/13.50 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.88x = 13.50 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.88x = 182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.25/8.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.54

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