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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.66 and 1.15

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.66 and 1.15 is: 2.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.66 : 1.15 = 1.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.66/1.15 = 1.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.66x = 1.15 × 1.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.66x = 1.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.33/0.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.02

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