Finding the Third Proportional to 2 and 4.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 2 and 4.19 is: 8.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2 : 4.19 = 4.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2/4.19 = 4.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2x = 4.19 × 4.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2x = 17.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17.54/2 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.77
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