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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.97 and 18.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.97 and 18.67 is: 34.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.97 : 18.67 = 18.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.97/18.67 = 18.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.97x = 18.67 × 18.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.97x = 348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.49/9.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.97

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