Finding the Third Proportional to 1,854 and 1,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,854 and 1,854 is: 1,854
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,854 : 1,854 = 1,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,854/1,854 = 1,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,854x = 1,854 × 1,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,854x = 3,437,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,437,316/1,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,854
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