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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.06 and 0.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.06 and 0.50 is: 4

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.06 : 0.50 = 0.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.06/0.50 = 0.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.06x = 0.50 × 0.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.06x = 0.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.25/0.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4

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