Finding the Third Proportional to 8,619 and 8,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,619 and 8,619 is: 8,619
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,619 : 8,619 = 8,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,619/8,619 = 8,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,619x = 8,619 × 8,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,619x = 74,287,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,287,161/8,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,619
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