Finding the Third Proportional to 406 and 406
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Solution
The third proportional to 406 and 406 is: 406
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406 : 406 = 406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406/406 = 406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406x = 406 × 406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406x = 164,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,836/406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406
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