Finding the Third Proportional to 2,109 and 2,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,109 and 2,109 is: 2,109
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,109 : 2,109 = 2,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,109/2,109 = 2,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,109x = 2,109 × 2,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,109x = 4,447,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,447,881/2,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,109
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