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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.74 and 2.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.74 and 2.69 is: 4.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.74 : 2.69 = 2.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.74/2.69 = 2.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.74x = 2.69 × 2.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.74x = 7.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.23/1.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.16

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