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Finding the Third Proportional to 3.33 and 4.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 3.33 and 4.90 is: 7.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.33 : 4.90 = 4.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.33/4.90 = 4.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.33x = 4.90 × 4.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.33x = 23.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.99/3.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.21

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