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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.28 and 3.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.28 and 3.34 is: 4.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.28 : 3.34 = 3.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.28/3.34 = 3.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.28x = 3.34 × 3.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.28x = 11.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.13/2.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.88

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