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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.82 and 2.26

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.82 and 2.26 is: 6.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.82 : 2.26 = 2.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.82/2.26 = 2.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.82x = 2.26 × 2.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.82x = 5.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.12/0.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.22

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