Finding the Third Proportional to 2 and 3.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 2 and 3.06 is: 4.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2 : 3.06 = 3.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2/3.06 = 3.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2x = 3.06 × 3.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2x = 9.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9.38/2 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4.69
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