Finding the Third Proportional to 802 and 802
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Solution
The third proportional to 802 and 802 is: 802
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802 : 802 = 802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802/802 = 802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802x = 802 × 802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802x = 643,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,204/802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802
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