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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.17 and 0.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.17 and 0.44 is: 1.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.17 : 0.44 = 0.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.17/0.44 = 0.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.17x = 0.44 × 0.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.17x = 0.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.19/0.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.13

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