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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.30 and 2.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.30 and 2.69 is: 5.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.30 : 2.69 = 2.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.30/2.69 = 2.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.30x = 2.69 × 2.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.30x = 7.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.24/1.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.56

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