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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.81 and 1.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.81 and 1.77 is: 3.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.81 : 1.77 = 1.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.81/1.77 = 1.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.81x = 1.77 × 1.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.81x = 3.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.12/0.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.84

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