Finding the Third Proportional to 1,080 and 1,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,080 and 1,080 is: 1,080
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,080 : 1,080 = 1,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,080/1,080 = 1,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,080x = 1,080 × 1,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,080x = 1,166,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,400/1,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080
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