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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.84 and 1.62

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.84 and 1.62 is: 3.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.84 : 1.62 = 1.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.84/1.62 = 1.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.84x = 1.62 × 1.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.84x = 2.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.64/0.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.13

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