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Finding the Third Proportional to 2 and 4.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2 and 4.50 is: 10.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2 : 4.50 = 4.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2/4.50 = 4.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2x = 4.50 × 4.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2x = 20.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.25/2
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.13

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