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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.93 and 4.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.93 and 4.22 is: 9.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.93 : 4.22 = 4.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.93/4.22 = 4.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.93x = 4.22 × 4.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.93x = 17.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.80/1.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.20

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