Finding the Third Proportional to 5,488 and 11,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,488 and 11,760 is: 25,200
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,488 : 11,760 = 11,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,488/11,760 = 11,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,488x = 11,760 × 11,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,488x = 138,297,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,297,600/5,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,200
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