Finding the Third Proportional to 1,264 and 1,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,264 and 1,264 is: 1,264
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,264 : 1,264 = 1,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,264/1,264 = 1,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,264x = 1,264 × 1,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,264x = 1,597,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,597,696/1,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264
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