Finding the Third Proportional to 1,550 and 1,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,550 and 1,550 is: 1,550
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,550 : 1,550 = 1,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,550/1,550 = 1,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,550x = 1,550 × 1,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,550x = 2,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,402,500/1,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550
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