Finding the Third Proportional to 1,254 and 1,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,254 and 1,254 is: 1,254
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,254 : 1,254 = 1,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,254/1,254 = 1,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,254x = 1,254 × 1,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,254x = 1,572,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,572,516/1,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,254
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