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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.03 and 3.51

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.03 and 3.51 is: 6.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.03 : 3.51 = 3.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.03/3.51 = 3.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.03x = 3.51 × 3.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.03x = 12.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.30/2.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.05

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