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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.04 and 4.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.04 and 4.92 is: 11.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.04 : 4.92 = 4.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.04/4.92 = 4.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.04x = 4.92 × 4.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.04x = 24.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.20/2.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.87

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