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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.46 and 0.96

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.46 and 0.96 is: 2.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.46 : 0.96 = 0.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.46/0.96 = 0.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.46x = 0.96 × 0.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.46x = 0.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.93/0.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.02

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