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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.88 and 12.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.88 and 12.13 is: 14.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.88 : 12.13 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.88/12.13 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.88x = 12.13 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.88x = 147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.02/9.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.89

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