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Finding the Third Proportional to 17.38 and 22.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 17.38 and 22.13 is: 28.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.38 : 22.13 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.38/22.13 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.38x = 22.13 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.38x = 489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.52/17.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.17

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