Finding the Third Proportional to 8,507 and 8,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,507 and 8,507 is: 8,507
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,507 : 8,507 = 8,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,507/8,507 = 8,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,507x = 8,507 × 8,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,507x = 72,369,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,369,049/8,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,507
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