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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.88 and 1.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.88 and 1.47 is: 2.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.88 : 1.47 = 1.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.88/1.47 = 1.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.88x = 1.47 × 1.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.88x = 2.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.15/0.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.44

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