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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.36 and 5.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.36 and 5.17 is: 11.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.36 : 5.17 = 5.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.36/5.17 = 5.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.36x = 5.17 × 5.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.36x = 26.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.69/2.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.32

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