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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.13 and 4.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.13 and 4.25 is: 5.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.13 : 4.25 = 4.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.13/4.25 = 4.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.13x = 4.25 × 4.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.13x = 18.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.06/3.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.78

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