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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.48 and 3.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.48 and 3.63 is: 5.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.48 : 3.63 = 3.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.48/3.63 = 3.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.48x = 3.63 × 3.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.48x = 13.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.18/2.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.32

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