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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.03 and 4.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.03 and 4.45 is: 9.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.03 : 4.45 = 4.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.03/4.45 = 4.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.03x = 4.45 × 4.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.03x = 19.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.79/2.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.76

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