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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.57 and 1.24

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.57 and 1.24 is: 2.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.57 : 1.24 = 1.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.57/1.24 = 1.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.57x = 1.24 × 1.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.57x = 1.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.54/0.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.69

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