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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.14 and 25.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.14 and 25.14 is: 69.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.14 : 25.14 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.14/25.14 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.14x = 25.14 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.14x = 632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.03/9.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.14

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