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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.13 and 7.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.13 and 7.73 is: 11.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.13 : 7.73 = 7.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.13/7.73 = 7.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.13x = 7.73 × 7.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.13x = 59.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.82/5.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.65

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