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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.29 and 4.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.29 and 4.89 is: 10.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.29 : 4.89 = 4.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.29/4.89 = 4.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.29x = 4.89 × 4.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.29x = 23.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.88/2.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.45

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