Finding the Third Proportional to 1,239 and 1,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,239 and 1,239 is: 1,239
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,239 : 1,239 = 1,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,239/1,239 = 1,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,239x = 1,239 × 1,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,239x = 1,535,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,535,121/1,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,239
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