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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.62 and 1.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.62 and 1.63 is: 4.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.62 : 1.63 = 1.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.62/1.63 = 1.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.62x = 1.63 × 1.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.62x = 2.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.66/0.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.28

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