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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.56 and 2.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.56 and 2.34 is: 3.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.56 : 2.34 = 2.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.56/2.34 = 2.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.56x = 2.34 × 2.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.56x = 5.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.49/1.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.52

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