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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.30 and 0.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.30 and 0.65 is: 1.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.30 : 0.65 = 0.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.30/0.65 = 0.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.30x = 0.65 × 0.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.30x = 0.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.42/0.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.42

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