Finding the Third Proportional to 1,229 and 1,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,229 and 1,229 is: 1,229
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,229 : 1,229 = 1,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,229/1,229 = 1,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,229x = 1,229 × 1,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,229x = 1,510,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,510,441/1,229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,229
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