If the third proportional to 7 and x is 28, find the value of x.

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Solution

The third proportional to 7 and x is 28.
Then, 7 : x :: x : 28
⇒ 7 $\times$ 28 = $x^{2}$ (Product of extremes = Product of means)
⇒ x = 14

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