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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.13 and 3.21

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.13 and 3.21 is: 4.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.13 : 3.21 = 3.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.13/3.21 = 3.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.13x = 3.21 × 3.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.13x = 10.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.31/2.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.83

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