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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.27 and 2.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.27 and 2.02 is: 3.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.27 : 2.02 = 2.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.27/2.02 = 2.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.27x = 2.02 × 2.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.27x = 4.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.08/1.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.22

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