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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.26 and 2.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.26 and 2.75 is: 5.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.26 : 2.75 = 2.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.26/2.75 = 2.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.26x = 2.75 × 2.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.26x = 7.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.54/1.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.97

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