Finding the Third Proportional to 1,408 and 1,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,408 and 1,408 is: 1,408
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,408 : 1,408 = 1,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,408/1,408 = 1,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,408x = 1,408 × 1,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,408x = 1,982,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,982,464/1,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408
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