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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.74 and 7.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.74 and 7.11 is: 18.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.74 : 7.11 = 7.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.74/7.11 = 7.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.74x = 7.11 × 7.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.74x = 50.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.50/2.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.43

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