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Finding the Third Proportional to 22.83 and 46.61

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Solution

The third proportional to 22.83 and 46.61 is: 95.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 46.61 = 46.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/46.61 = 46.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 46.61 × 46.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 2,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172.39/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.16

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