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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.16 and 2.29

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.16 and 2.29 is: 4.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.16 : 2.29 = 2.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.16/2.29 = 2.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.16x = 2.29 × 2.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.16x = 5.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.22/1.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.50

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