Finding the Third Proportional to 5,904 and 11,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,904 and 11,988 is: 24,341.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,904 : 11,988 = 11,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,904/11,988 = 11,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,904x = 11,988 × 11,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,904x = 143,712,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,712,144/5,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,341.49
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