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Finding the Third Proportional to 22.57 and 46.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 22.57 and 46.90 is: 97.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.57 : 46.90 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.57/46.90 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.57x = 46.90 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.57x = 2,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199.46/22.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.45

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