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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.98 and 7.12

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.98 and 7.12 is: 10.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.98 : 7.12 = 7.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.98/7.12 = 7.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.98x = 7.12 × 7.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.98x = 50.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.68/4.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.17

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