Finding the Third Proportional to 5,488 and 11,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,488 and 11,908 is: 25,838.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,488 : 11,908 = 11,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,488/11,908 = 11,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,488x = 11,908 × 11,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,488x = 141,800,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,800,464/5,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,838.28
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