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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.28 and 0.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.28 and 0.64 is: 1.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.28 : 0.64 = 0.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.28/0.64 = 0.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.28x = 0.64 × 0.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.28x = 0.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.41/0.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.46

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