Finding the Third Proportional to 601 and 601
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Solution
The third proportional to 601 and 601 is: 601
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601 : 601 = 601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601/601 = 601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601x = 601 × 601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601x = 361,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,201/601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601
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