Finding the Third Proportional to 220 and 220
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Solution
The third proportional to 220 and 220 is: 220
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220 : 220 = 220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220/220 = 220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220x = 220 × 220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220x = 48,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,400/220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220
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