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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.57 and 4.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.57 and 4.64 is: 6.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.57 : 4.64 = 4.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.57/4.64 = 4.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.57x = 4.64 × 4.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.57x = 21.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.50/3.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.03

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