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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.16 and 3.79

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.16 and 3.79 is: 6.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.16 : 3.79 = 3.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.16/3.79 = 3.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.16x = 3.79 × 3.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.16x = 14.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.35/2.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.63

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