Finding the Third Proportional to 936 and 936
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Solution
The third proportional to 936 and 936 is: 936
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936 : 936 = 936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936/936 = 936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936x = 936 × 936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936x = 876,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,096/936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936
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