Finding the Third Proportional to 2,546 and 2,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,546 and 2,546 is: 2,546
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,546 : 2,546 = 2,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,546/2,546 = 2,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,546x = 2,546 × 2,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,546x = 6,482,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,482,116/2,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,546
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