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Finding the Third Proportional to 10.88 and 26.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 10.88 and 26.04 is: 62.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.88 : 26.04 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.88/26.04 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.88x = 26.04 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.88x = 678.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.04/10.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.32

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