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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.44 and 3.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.44 and 3.38 is: 4.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.44 : 3.38 = 3.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.44/3.38 = 3.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.44x = 3.38 × 3.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.44x = 11.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.39/2.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.67

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