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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.94 and 25.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.94 and 25.47 is: 65.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.94 : 25.47 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.94/25.47 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.94x = 25.47 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.94x = 648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.66/9.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.27

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