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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.37 and 3.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.37 and 3.47 is: 5.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.37 : 3.47 = 3.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.37/3.47 = 3.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.37x = 3.47 × 3.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.37x = 12.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.04/2.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.08

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