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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.81 and 2.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.81 and 2.66 is: 3.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.81 : 2.66 = 2.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.81/2.66 = 2.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.81x = 2.66 × 2.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.81x = 7.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.06/1.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.89

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