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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.50 and 1.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.50 and 1.05 is: 2.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.50 : 1.05 = 1.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.50/1.05 = 1.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.50x = 1.05 × 1.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.50x = 1.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.11/0.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.22

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