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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.43 and 5.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.43 and 5.03 is: 10.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.43 : 5.03 = 5.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.43/5.03 = 5.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.43x = 5.03 × 5.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.43x = 25.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.34/2.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.43

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