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Finding the Third Proportional to 2.94 and 4.62

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Solution

The third proportional to 2.94 and 4.62 is: 7.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.94 : 4.62 = 4.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.94/4.62 = 4.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.94x = 4.62 × 4.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.94x = 21.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.38/2.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.27

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