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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.35 and 5.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.35 and 5.68 is: 13.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.35 : 5.68 = 5.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.35/5.68 = 5.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.35x = 5.68 × 5.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.35x = 32.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.29/2.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.77

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