Finding the Third Proportional to 20,439 and 20,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,439 and 20,439 is: 20,439
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,439 : 20,439 = 20,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,439/20,439 = 20,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,439x = 20,439 × 20,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,439x = 417,752,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,752,721/20,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,439
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