Finding the Third Proportional to 3,771 and 3,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,771 and 3,771 is: 3,771
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,771 : 3,771 = 3,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,771/3,771 = 3,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,771x = 3,771 × 3,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,771x = 14,220,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,220,441/3,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,771
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