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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.64 and 2.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.64 and 2.41 is: 3.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.64 : 2.41 = 2.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.64/2.41 = 2.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.64x = 2.41 × 2.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.64x = 5.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.83/1.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.55

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