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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.50 and 1.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.50 and 1.16 is: 2.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.50 : 1.16 = 1.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.50/1.16 = 1.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.50x = 1.16 × 1.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.50x = 1.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.34/0.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.65

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