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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.32 and 2.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.32 and 2.92 is: 6.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.32 : 2.92 = 2.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.32/2.92 = 2.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.32x = 2.92 × 2.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.32x = 8.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.54/1.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.50

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