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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.65 and 1.43

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.65 and 1.43 is: 3.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.65 : 1.43 = 1.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.65/1.43 = 1.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.65x = 1.43 × 1.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.65x = 2.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.04/0.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.13

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