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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.63 and 6.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.63 and 6.94 is: 10.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.63 : 6.94 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.63/6.94 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.63x = 6.94 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.63x = 48.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.13/4.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.41

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