Finding the Third Proportional to 1,437 and 1,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,437 and 1,437 is: 1,437
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,437 : 1,437 = 1,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,437/1,437 = 1,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,437x = 1,437 × 1,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,437x = 2,064,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,064,969/1,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,437
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