Finding the Third Proportional to 1,621 and 1,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,621 and 1,621 is: 1,621
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,621 : 1,621 = 1,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,621/1,621 = 1,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,621x = 1,621 × 1,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,621x = 2,627,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,641/1,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,621
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