Finding the Third Proportional to 2,514 and 2,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,514 and 2,514 is: 2,514
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,514 : 2,514 = 2,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,514/2,514 = 2,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,514x = 2,514 × 2,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,514x = 6,320,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,320,196/2,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,514
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