Finding the Third Proportional to 1,898 and 1,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,898 and 1,898 is: 1,898
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,898 : 1,898 = 1,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,898/1,898 = 1,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,898x = 1,898 × 1,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,898x = 3,602,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,602,404/1,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,898
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