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What 2 numbers multiply to get 4.32 while also dividing to equal 3?

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Answer:

3.6 and 1.2

Or

-3.6 and -1.2

Explanation:

Let x and y be the two numbers

xy = 4.32

x/y = 3

x = 3y

3y² = 4.32

y² = 1.44

y = +/- 1.2

x = +/- 3.6

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