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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.16 and 19.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.16 and 19.32 is: 40.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.16 : 19.32 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.16/19.32 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.16x = 19.32 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.16x = 373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.19/9.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.75

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