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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.74 and 4.12

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.74 and 4.12 is: 6.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.74 : 4.12 = 4.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.74/4.12 = 4.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.74x = 4.12 × 4.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.74x = 17.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.01/2.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.21

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