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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.23 and 3.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.23 and 3.52 is: 5.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.23 : 3.52 = 3.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.23/3.52 = 3.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.23x = 3.52 × 3.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.23x = 12.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.41/2.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.57

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