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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.26 and 0.57

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.26 and 0.57 is: 1.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.26 : 0.57 = 0.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.26/0.57 = 0.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.26x = 0.57 × 0.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.26x = 0.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.32/0.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.23

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