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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.29 and 0.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.29 and 0.63 is: 1.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.29 : 0.63 = 0.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.29/0.63 = 0.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.29x = 0.63 × 0.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.29x = 0.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.40/0.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.37

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