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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.03 and 7.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.03 and 7.33 is: 10.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.03 : 7.33 = 7.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.03/7.33 = 7.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.03x = 7.33 × 7.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.03x = 53.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.73/5.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.69

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