Finding the Third Proportional to 918 and 918
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Solution
The third proportional to 918 and 918 is: 918
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
918 : 918 = 918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
918/918 = 918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
918x = 918 × 918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
918x = 842,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 842,724/918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918
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