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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.26 and 3.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.26 and 3.11 is: 4.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.26 : 3.11 = 3.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.26/3.11 = 3.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.26x = 3.11 × 3.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.26x = 9.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.68/2.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.29

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