Finding the Third Proportional to 5,688 and 5,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,688 and 5,688 is: 5,688
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,688 : 5,688 = 5,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,688/5,688 = 5,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,688x = 5,688 × 5,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,688x = 32,353,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,353,344/5,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,688
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