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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.21 and 3.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.21 and 3.32 is: 4.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.21 : 3.32 = 3.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.21/3.32 = 3.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.21x = 3.32 × 3.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.21x = 11.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.04/2.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.98

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