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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.06 and 4.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.06 and 4.84 is: 11.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.06 : 4.84 = 4.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.06/4.84 = 4.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.06x = 4.84 × 4.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.06x = 23.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.46/2.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.38

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