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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.68 and 1.37

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.68 and 1.37 is: 2.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.68 : 1.37 = 1.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.68/1.37 = 1.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.68x = 1.37 × 1.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.68x = 1.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.88/0.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.76

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