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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.50 and 3.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.50 and 3.75 is: 28.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.50 : 3.75 = 3.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.50/3.75 = 3.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.50x = 3.75 × 3.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.50x = 14.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.06/0.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.13

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