Finding the Third Proportional to 6,471 and 6,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,471 and 6,471 is: 6,471
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,471 : 6,471 = 6,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,471/6,471 = 6,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,471x = 6,471 × 6,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,471x = 41,873,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,873,841/6,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,471
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