Finding the Third Proportional to 2,544 and 2,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,544 and 2,544 is: 2,544
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,544 : 2,544 = 2,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,544/2,544 = 2,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,544x = 2,544 × 2,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,544x = 6,471,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,471,936/2,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544
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