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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.86 and 1.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.86 and 1.33 is: 2.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.86 : 1.33 = 1.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.86/1.33 = 1.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.86x = 1.33 × 1.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.86x = 1.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.78/0.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.07

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