Finding the Third Proportional to 599 and 599
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Solution
The third proportional to 599 and 599 is: 599
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599 : 599 = 599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599/599 = 599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599x = 599 × 599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599x = 358,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,801/599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599
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