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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.16 and 3.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.16 and 3.34 is: 5.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.16 : 3.34 = 3.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.16/3.34 = 3.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.16x = 3.34 × 3.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.16x = 11.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.18/2.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.19

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