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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.13 and 17.96

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.13 and 17.96 is: 35.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.13 : 17.96 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.13/17.96 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.13x = 17.96 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.13x = 322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.62/9.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.32

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