Finding the Third Proportional to 1,059 and 1,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,059 and 1,059 is: 1,059
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,059 : 1,059 = 1,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,059/1,059 = 1,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,059x = 1,059 × 1,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,059x = 1,121,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,481/1,059 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,059
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