Finding the Third Proportional to 455 and 455
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Solution
The third proportional to 455 and 455 is: 455
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455 : 455 = 455 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455/455 = 455/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455x = 455 × 455 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455x = 207,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,025/455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455
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