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Finding the Third Proportional to 18.88 and 21

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Solution

The third proportional to 18.88 and 21 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.88 : 21 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.88/21 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.88x = 21 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.88x = 441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441/18.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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