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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.74 and 4.15

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.74 and 4.15 is: 6.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.74 : 4.15 = 4.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.74/4.15 = 4.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.74x = 4.15 × 4.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.74x = 17.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.21/2.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.28

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