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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.26 and 4.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.26 and 4.98 is: 10.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.26 : 4.98 = 4.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.26/4.98 = 4.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.26x = 4.98 × 4.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.26x = 24.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.79/2.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.95

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