Finding the Third Proportional to 2,835 and 2,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,835 and 2,835 is: 2,835
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,835 : 2,835 = 2,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,835/2,835 = 2,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,835x = 2,835 × 2,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,835x = 8,037,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,037,225/2,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,835
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