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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.17 and 4.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.17 and 4.77 is: 10.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.17 : 4.77 = 4.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.17/4.77 = 4.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.17x = 4.77 × 4.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.17x = 22.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.71/2.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.46

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