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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.28 and 0.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.28 and 0.94 is: 3.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.28 : 0.94 = 0.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.28/0.94 = 0.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.28x = 0.94 × 0.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.28x = 0.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.88/0.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.13

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