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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.58 and 5.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.58 and 5.67 is: 12.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.58 : 5.67 = 5.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.58/5.67 = 5.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.58x = 5.67 × 5.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.58x = 32.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.17/2.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.48

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