Finding the Third Proportional to 3,162 and 3,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,162 and 3,162 is: 3,162
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,162 : 3,162 = 3,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,162/3,162 = 3,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,162x = 3,162 × 3,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,162x = 9,998,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,998,244/3,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,162
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