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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.43 and 2.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.43 and 2.70 is: 3.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.43 : 2.70 = 2.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.43/2.70 = 2.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.43x = 2.70 × 2.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.43x = 7.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.31/2.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.01

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