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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.63 and 4.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.63 and 4.09 is: 6.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.63 : 4.09 = 4.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.63/4.09 = 4.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.63x = 4.09 × 4.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.63x = 16.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.70/2.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.35

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