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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.39 and 2.12

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.39 and 2.12 is: 3.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.39 : 2.12 = 2.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.39/2.12 = 2.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.39x = 2.12 × 2.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.39x = 4.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.50/1.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.23

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