Finding the Third Proportional to 1,173 and 1,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,173 and 1,173 is: 1,173
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,173 : 1,173 = 1,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,173/1,173 = 1,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,173x = 1,173 × 1,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,173x = 1,375,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,375,929/1,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,173
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