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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.57 and 3.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.57 and 3.14 is: 17.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.57 : 3.14 = 3.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.57/3.14 = 3.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.57x = 3.14 × 3.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.57x = 9.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.83/0.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.25

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