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Finding the Third Proportional to 2 and 3

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Solution

The third proportional to 2 and 3 is: 4.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2 : 3 = 3 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2/3 = 3/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2x = 3 × 3
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2x = 9
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9/2
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.50

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