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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.13 and 3.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.13 and 3.81 is: 6.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.13 : 3.81 = 3.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.13/3.81 = 3.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.13x = 3.81 × 3.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.13x = 14.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.54/2.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.84

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