Finding the Third Proportional to 3,006 and 3,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,006 and 3,006 is: 3,006
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,006 : 3,006 = 3,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,006/3,006 = 3,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,006x = 3,006 × 3,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,006x = 9,036,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,036,036/3,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,006
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