Two corresponding sides of two similar triangles are 3 cm and 5 cm. The area of the first triangle is 12 cm². What is the area of the second triangle?
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Step 1: Set up the proportion using the corresponding sides of the two similar triangles: \[\frac{3}{5} = \frac{12}{x}\] Show more…
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