Finding the Third Proportional to 1,785 and 1,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,785 and 1,785 is: 1,785
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,785 : 1,785 = 1,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,785/1,785 = 1,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,785x = 1,785 × 1,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,785x = 3,186,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,186,225/1,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,785
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