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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.13 and 12.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.13 and 12.33 is: 16.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.13 : 12.33 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.13/12.33 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.13x = 12.33 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.13x = 152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.02/9.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.65

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