Finding the Third Proportional to 283.50 and 693
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Solution
The third proportional to 283.50 and 693 is: 1,694
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283.50 : 693 = 693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283.50/693 = 693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283.50x = 693 × 693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283.50x = 480,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,249/283.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,694
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