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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.96 and 14.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.96 and 14.04 is: 19.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.96 : 14.04 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.96/14.04 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.96x = 14.04 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.96x = 197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.10/9.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.79

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