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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.13 and 12.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.13 and 12.50 is: 17.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.13 : 12.50 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.13/12.50 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.13x = 12.50 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.13x = 156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.25/9.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.12

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