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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.10 and 4.46

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.10 and 4.46 is: 9.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.10 : 4.46 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.10/4.46 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.10x = 4.46 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.10x = 19.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.90/2.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.50

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