Finding the Third Proportional to 792 and 792
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Solution
The third proportional to 792 and 792 is: 792
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792 : 792 = 792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792/792 = 792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792x = 792 × 792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792x = 627,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,264/792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792
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