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Finding the Third Proportional to 1.94 and 4.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 1.94 and 4.34 is: 9.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.94 : 4.34 = 4.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.94/4.34 = 4.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.94x = 4.34 × 4.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.94x = 18.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.87/1.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.74

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