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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.19 and 3.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.19 and 3.74 is: 6.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.19 : 3.74 = 3.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.19/3.74 = 3.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.19x = 3.74 × 3.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.19x = 14.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.00/2.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.39

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