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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.44 and 3.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.44 and 3.69 is: 5.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.44 : 3.69 = 3.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.44/3.69 = 3.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.44x = 3.69 × 3.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.44x = 13.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.60/2.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.58

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