Finding the Third Proportional to 7,659 and 7,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,659 and 7,659 is: 7,659
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,659 : 7,659 = 7,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,659/7,659 = 7,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,659x = 7,659 × 7,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,659x = 58,660,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,660,281/7,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,659
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