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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.67 and 2.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.67 and 2.32 is: 3.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.67 : 2.32 = 2.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.67/2.32 = 2.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.67x = 2.32 × 2.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.67x = 5.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.37/1.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.22

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