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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.06 and 13.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.06 and 13.59 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.06 : 13.59 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.06/13.59 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.06x = 13.59 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.06x = 184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.79/9.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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