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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.46 and 3.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.46 and 3.75 is: 5.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.46 : 3.75 = 3.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.46/3.75 = 3.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.46x = 3.75 × 3.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.46x = 14.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.03/2.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.71

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