Finding the Third Proportional to 8,429 and 8,429
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,429 and 8,429 is: 8,429
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,429 : 8,429 = 8,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,429/8,429 = 8,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,429x = 8,429 × 8,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,429x = 71,048,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,048,041/8,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,429
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