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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.06 and 44.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.06 and 44.06 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.06 : 44.06 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.06/44.06 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.06x = 44.06 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.06x = 1,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941.50/5.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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