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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.47 and 4.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.47 and 4.32 is: 7.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.47 : 4.32 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.47/4.32 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.47x = 4.32 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.47x = 18.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.66/2.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.56

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