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Finding the Third Proportional to 22 and 46

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Solution

The third proportional to 22 and 46 is: 96.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 46 = 46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/46 = 46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 46 × 46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 2,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.18

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