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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.89 and 1.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.89 and 1.83 is: 3.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.89 : 1.83 = 1.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.89/1.83 = 1.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.89x = 1.83 × 1.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.89x = 3.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.34/0.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.75

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