Finding the Third Proportional to 1,086 and 1,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,086 and 1,086 is: 1,086
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,086 : 1,086 = 1,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,086/1,086 = 1,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,086x = 1,086 × 1,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,086x = 1,179,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,179,396/1,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,086
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