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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.23 and 0.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.23 and 0.54 is: 1.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.23 : 0.54 = 0.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.23/0.54 = 0.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.23x = 0.54 × 0.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.23x = 0.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.29/0.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.24

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