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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.60 and 0.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.60 and 0.70 is: 0.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.60 : 0.70 = 0.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.60/0.70 = 0.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.60x = 0.70 × 0.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.60x = 0.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.50/0.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.83

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