Finding the Third Proportional to 1,565 and 1,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,565 and 1,565 is: 1,565
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,565 : 1,565 = 1,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,565/1,565 = 1,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,565x = 1,565 × 1,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,565x = 2,449,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,449,225/1,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,565
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