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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.37 and 13.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.37 and 13.47 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.37 : 13.47 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.37/13.47 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.37x = 13.47 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.37x = 181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.56/9.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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