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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.25 and 13.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.25 and 13.44 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.25 : 13.44 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.25/13.44 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.25x = 13.44 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.25x = 180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.57/9.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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