Finding the Third Proportional to 8,631 and 8,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,631 and 8,631 is: 8,631
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,631 : 8,631 = 8,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,631/8,631 = 8,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,631x = 8,631 × 8,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,631x = 74,494,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,494,161/8,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,631
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