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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.73 and 4.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.73 and 4.11 is: 6.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.73 : 4.11 = 4.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.73/4.11 = 4.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.73x = 4.11 × 4.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.73x = 16.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.91/2.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.18

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