Finding the Third Proportional to 2,465 and 2,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,465 and 2,465 is: 2,465
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,465 : 2,465 = 2,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,465/2,465 = 2,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,465x = 2,465 × 2,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,465x = 6,076,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,076,225/2,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,465
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