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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.44 and 3.12

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.44 and 3.12 is: 6.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.44 : 3.12 = 3.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.44/3.12 = 3.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.44x = 3.12 × 3.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.44x = 9.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.72/1.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.76

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