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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.53 and 4.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.53 and 4.33 is: 7.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.53 : 4.33 = 4.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.53/4.33 = 4.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.53x = 4.33 × 4.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.53x = 18.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.71/2.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.38

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