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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.45 and 3.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.45 and 3.54 is: 5.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.45 : 3.54 = 3.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.45/3.54 = 3.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.45x = 3.54 × 3.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.45x = 12.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.53/2.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.12

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