Finding the Third Proportional to 3,247 and 3,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,247 and 3,247 is: 3,247
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,247 : 3,247 = 3,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,247/3,247 = 3,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,247x = 3,247 × 3,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,247x = 10,543,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,543,009/3,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,247
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