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Finding the Third Proportional to 0.99 and 2.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 0.99 and 2.54 is: 6.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.99 : 2.54 = 2.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.99/2.54 = 2.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.99x = 2.54 × 2.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.99x = 6.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.46/0.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.52

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