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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.46 and 9.62

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.46 and 9.62 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.46 : 9.62 = 9.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.46/9.62 = 9.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.46x = 9.62 × 9.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.46x = 92.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.52/4.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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