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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.43 and 3.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.43 and 3.69 is: 5.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.43 : 3.69 = 3.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.43/3.69 = 3.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.43x = 3.69 × 3.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.43x = 13.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.63/2.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.62

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