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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.13 and 12.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.13 and 12.88 is: 18.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.13 : 12.88 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.13/12.88 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.13x = 12.88 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.13x = 165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.77/9.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.17

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