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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.55 and 2.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.55 and 2.35 is: 3.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.55 : 2.35 = 2.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.55/2.35 = 2.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.55x = 2.35 × 2.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.55x = 5.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.53/1.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.56

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