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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.71 and 2.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.71 and 2.14 is: 6.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.71 : 2.14 = 2.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.71/2.14 = 2.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.71x = 2.14 × 2.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.71x = 4.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.56/0.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.41

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