let 'x' represent the grams of Magnesium that 2.8 cm are equal to

since the length is directly proportional to the mass we have:

10.0 : 0.125 = 2.8 : x

by solving we find:

x = 0.035 g

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2.8 centimeters of Magnesium equals 0.035 grams.