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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.33 and 2.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.33 and 2.73 is: 5.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.33 : 2.73 = 2.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.33/2.73 = 2.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.33x = 2.73 × 2.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.33x = 7.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.45/1.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.58

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