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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.13 and 14.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.13 and 14.44 is: 22.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.13 : 14.44 = 14.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.13/14.44 = 14.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.13x = 14.44 × 14.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.13x = 208.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.44/9.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.84

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