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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.50 and 2.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.50 and 2.50 is: 4.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.50 : 2.50 = 2.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.50/2.50 = 2.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.50x = 2.50 × 2.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.50x = 6.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.25/1.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.17

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