Finding the Third Proportional to 800 and 800
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Solution
The third proportional to 800 and 800 is: 800
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800 : 800 = 800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800/800 = 800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800x = 800 × 800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800x = 640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 640,000/800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800
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