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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.14 and 3.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.14 and 3.08 is: 4.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.14 : 3.08 = 3.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.14/3.08 = 3.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.14x = 3.08 × 3.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.14x = 9.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.52/2.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.46

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