Finding the Third Proportional to 1,203 and 1,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,203 and 1,203 is: 1,203
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,203 : 1,203 = 1,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,203/1,203 = 1,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,203x = 1,203 × 1,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,203x = 1,447,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,209/1,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203
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