Finding the Third Proportional to 1,592 and 1,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,592 and 1,592 is: 1,592
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,592 : 1,592 = 1,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,592/1,592 = 1,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,592x = 1,592 × 1,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,592x = 2,534,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,534,464/1,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,592
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