Finding the Third Proportional to 1,430 and 1,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,430 and 1,430 is: 1,430
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,430 : 1,430 = 1,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,430/1,430 = 1,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,430x = 1,430 × 1,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,430x = 2,044,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,044,900/1,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,430
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