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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.50 and 23

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.50 and 23 is: 55.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.50 : 23 = 23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.50/23 = 23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.50x = 23 × 23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.50x = 529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529/9.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.68

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