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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.70 and 4.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.70 and 4.35 is: 11.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.70 : 4.35 = 4.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.70/4.35 = 4.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.70x = 4.35 × 4.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.70x = 18.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.91/1.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.15

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