Finding the Third Proportional to 3,238 and 3,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,238 and 3,238 is: 3,238
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,238 : 3,238 = 3,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,238/3,238 = 3,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,238x = 3,238 × 3,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,238x = 10,484,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,484,644/3,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,238
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