Finding the Third Proportional to 8,001 and 8,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,001 and 8,001 is: 8,001
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,001 : 8,001 = 8,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,001/8,001 = 8,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,001x = 8,001 × 8,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,001x = 64,016,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,016,001/8,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,001
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