Finding the Third Proportional to 714 and 714
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Solution
The third proportional to 714 and 714 is: 714
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714 : 714 = 714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714/714 = 714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714x = 714 × 714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714x = 509,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,796/714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714
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