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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.28 and 0.61

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.28 and 0.61 is: 1.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.28 : 0.61 = 0.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.28/0.61 = 0.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.28x = 0.61 × 0.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.28x = 0.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.37/0.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.32

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