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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.88 and 1.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.88 and 1.75 is: 3.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.88 : 1.75 = 1.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.88/1.75 = 1.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.88x = 1.75 × 1.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.88x = 3.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.06/0.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.50

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