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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.44 and 2.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.44 and 2.03 is: 2.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.44 : 2.03 = 2.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.44/2.03 = 2.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.44x = 2.03 × 2.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.44x = 4.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.13/1.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.87

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