Finding the Third Proportional to 1,078 and 1,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,078 and 1,078 is: 1,078
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,078 : 1,078 = 1,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,078/1,078 = 1,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,078x = 1,078 × 1,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,078x = 1,162,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,162,084/1,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,078
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