Finding the Third Proportional to 2,555 and 2,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,555 and 2,555 is: 2,555
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,555 : 2,555 = 2,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,555/2,555 = 2,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,555x = 2,555 × 2,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,555x = 6,528,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,528,025/2,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,555
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