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Finding the Third Proportional to 21.63 and 28

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Solution

The third proportional to 21.63 and 28 is: 36.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.63 : 28 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.63/28 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.63x = 28 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.63x = 784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784/21.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.25

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