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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.13 and 24.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.13 and 24.63 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.13 : 24.63 = 24.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.13/24.63 = 24.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.13x = 24.63 × 24.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.13x = 606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.39/9.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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