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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.13 and 4.60

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.13 and 4.60 is: 9.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.13 : 4.60 = 4.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.13/4.60 = 4.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.13x = 4.60 × 4.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.13x = 21.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.16/2.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.95

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