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Finding the Third Proportional to 620 and 620

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Solution

The third proportional to 620 and 620 is: 620

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620 : 620 = 620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620/620 = 620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620x = 620 × 620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620x = 384,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,400/620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620

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