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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.84 and 3.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.84 and 3.59 is: 4.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.84 : 3.59 = 3.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.84/3.59 = 3.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.84x = 3.59 × 3.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.84x = 12.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.86/2.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.53

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