Finding the Third Proportional to 986 and 986
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Solution
The third proportional to 986 and 986 is: 986
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986 : 986 = 986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986/986 = 986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986x = 986 × 986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986x = 972,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,196/986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986
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