Finding the Third Proportional to 1,611 and 1,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,611 and 1,611 is: 1,611
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,611 : 1,611 = 1,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,611/1,611 = 1,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,611x = 1,611 × 1,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,611x = 2,595,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,595,321/1,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,611
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