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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.36 and 3.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.36 and 3.41 is: 4.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.36 : 3.41 = 3.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.36/3.41 = 3.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.36x = 3.41 × 3.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.36x = 11.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.63/2.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.94

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