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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.47 and 3.43

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.47 and 3.43 is: 4.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.47 : 3.43 = 3.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.47/3.43 = 3.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.47x = 3.43 × 3.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.47x = 11.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.76/2.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.76

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