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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.93 and 4.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.93 and 4.58 is: 10.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.93 : 4.58 = 4.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.93/4.58 = 4.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.93x = 4.58 × 4.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.93x = 20.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.99/1.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.87

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