Finding the Third Proportional to 153 and 153
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Solution
The third proportional to 153 and 153 is: 153
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153 : 153 = 153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153/153 = 153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153x = 153 × 153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153x = 23,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,409/153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153
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