Finding the Third Proportional to 2,757 and 2,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,757 and 2,757 is: 2,757
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,757 : 2,757 = 2,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,757/2,757 = 2,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,757x = 2,757 × 2,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,757x = 7,601,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,601,049/2,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,757
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