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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.37 and 2.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.37 and 2.11 is: 3.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.37 : 2.11 = 2.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.37/2.11 = 2.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.37x = 2.11 × 2.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.37x = 4.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.45/1.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.25

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