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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.63 and 1.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.63 and 1.19 is: 2.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.63 : 1.19 = 1.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.63/1.19 = 1.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.63x = 1.19 × 1.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.63x = 1.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.41/0.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.26

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