Finding the Third Proportional to 3,573 and 3,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,573 and 3,573 is: 3,573
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,573 : 3,573 = 3,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,573/3,573 = 3,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,573x = 3,573 × 3,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,573x = 12,766,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,766,329/3,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,573
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