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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.97 and 4.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.97 and 4.35 is: 6.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.97 : 4.35 = 4.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.97/4.35 = 4.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.97x = 4.35 × 4.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.97x = 18.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.95/2.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.39

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