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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.34 and 3.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.34 and 3.28 is: 4.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.34 : 3.28 = 3.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.34/3.28 = 3.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.34x = 3.28 × 3.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.34x = 10.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.77/2.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.59

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