Finding the Third Proportional to 1,416 and 1,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,416 and 1,416 is: 1,416
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,416 : 1,416 = 1,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,416/1,416 = 1,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,416x = 1,416 × 1,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,416x = 2,005,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,005,056/1,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416
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