Finding the Third Proportional to 2,849 and 2,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,849 and 2,849 is: 2,849
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,849 : 2,849 = 2,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,849/2,849 = 2,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,849x = 2,849 × 2,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,849x = 8,116,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,116,801/2,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,849
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