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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.44 and 1

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.44 and 1 is: 2.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.44 : 1 = 1 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.44/1 = 1/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.44x = 1 × 1
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.44x = 1
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1/0.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.29

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