Finding the Third Proportional to 2,552 and 2,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,552 and 2,552 is: 2,552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,552 : 2,552 = 2,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,552/2,552 = 2,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,552x = 2,552 × 2,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,552x = 6,512,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,512,704/2,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,552
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