Finding the Third Proportional to 947 and 947
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Solution
The third proportional to 947 and 947 is: 947
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947 : 947 = 947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947/947 = 947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947x = 947 × 947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947x = 896,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,809/947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947
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