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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.94 and 22.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.94 and 22.83 is: 52.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.94 : 22.83 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.94/22.83 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.94x = 22.83 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.94x = 521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.12/9.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.44

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