Finding the Third Proportional to 1,262 and 1,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,262 and 1,262 is: 1,262
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,262 : 1,262 = 1,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,262/1,262 = 1,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,262x = 1,262 × 1,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,262x = 1,592,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,592,644/1,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262
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