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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.70 and 14.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.70 and 14.55 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.70 : 14.55 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.70/14.55 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.70x = 14.55 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.70x = 211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.84/9.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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