Finding the Third Proportional to 1,276 and 1,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,276 and 1,276 is: 1,276
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,276 : 1,276 = 1,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,276/1,276 = 1,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,276x = 1,276 × 1,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,276x = 1,628,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,628,176/1,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,276
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