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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.80 and 2.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.80 and 2.13 is: 5.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.80 : 2.13 = 2.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.80/2.13 = 2.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.80x = 2.13 × 2.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.80x = 4.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.55/0.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.71

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