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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.38 and 28

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.38 and 28 is: 75.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 28 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/28 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 28 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.57

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