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Finding the Third Proportional to 436 and 436

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Solution

The third proportional to 436 and 436 is: 436

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 436 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/436 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 436 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 190,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,096/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436

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