Finding the Third Proportional to 2,554 and 2,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,554 and 2,554 is: 2,554
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,554 : 2,554 = 2,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,554/2,554 = 2,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,554x = 2,554 × 2,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,554x = 6,522,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,522,916/2,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,554
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