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Finding the Third Proportional to 12.38 and 28.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 12.38 and 28.13 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.38 : 28.13 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.38/28.13 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.38x = 28.13 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.38x = 791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.02/12.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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