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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.63 and 14.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.63 and 14.53 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 14.53 = 14.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/14.53 = 14.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 14.53 × 14.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.16/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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