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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.29 and 4.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.29 and 4.98 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.29 : 4.98 = 4.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.29/4.98 = 4.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.29x = 4.98 × 4.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.29x = 24.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.83/2.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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