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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.03 and 4.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.03 and 4.83 is: 11.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.03 : 4.83 = 4.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.03/4.83 = 4.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.03x = 4.83 × 4.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.03x = 23.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.29/2.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.45

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