Finding the Third Proportional to 1,405 and 1,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,405 and 1,405 is: 1,405
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,405 : 1,405 = 1,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,405/1,405 = 1,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,405x = 1,405 × 1,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,405x = 1,974,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,974,025/1,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,405
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