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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.44 and 22.46

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.44 and 22.46 is: 48.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 22.46 = 22.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/22.46 = 22.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 22.46 × 22.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.67/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.33

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