Finding the Third Proportional to 8,246 and 8,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,246 and 8,246 is: 8,246
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,246 : 8,246 = 8,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,246/8,246 = 8,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,246x = 8,246 × 8,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,246x = 67,996,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,996,516/8,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,246
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