Finding the Third Proportional to 3,836 and 3,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,836 and 3,836 is: 3,836
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,836 : 3,836 = 3,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,836/3,836 = 3,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,836x = 3,836 × 3,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,836x = 14,714,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,714,896/3,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,836
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