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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.24 and 2.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.24 and 2.76 is: 6.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.24 : 2.76 = 2.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.24/2.76 = 2.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.24x = 2.76 × 2.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.24x = 7.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.59/1.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.15

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