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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.06 and 2.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.06 and 2.08 is: 4.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.06 : 2.08 = 2.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.06/2.08 = 2.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.06x = 2.08 × 2.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.06x = 4.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.32/1.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.09

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