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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.83 and 8.46

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.83 and 8.46 is: 14.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.83 : 8.46 = 8.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.83/8.46 = 8.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.83x = 8.46 × 8.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.83x = 71.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.59/4.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.83

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