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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.56 and 2.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.56 and 2.53 is: 11.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.56 : 2.53 = 2.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.56/2.53 = 2.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.56x = 2.53 × 2.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.56x = 6.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.41/0.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.39

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