Finding the Third Proportional to 8,608 and 8,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,608 and 8,608 is: 8,608
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,608 : 8,608 = 8,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,608/8,608 = 8,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,608x = 8,608 × 8,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,608x = 74,097,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,097,664/8,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,608
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