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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.61 and 4.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.61 and 4.74 is: 6.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.61 : 4.74 = 4.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.61/4.74 = 4.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.61x = 4.74 × 4.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.61x = 22.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.45/3.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.22

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