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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.13 and 2.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.13 and 2.56 is: 5.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.13 : 2.56 = 2.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.13/2.56 = 2.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.13x = 2.56 × 2.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.13x = 6.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.57/1.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.84

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