Finding the Third Proportional to 584 and 695
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Solution
The third proportional to 584 and 695 is: 827.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584 : 695 = 695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584/695 = 695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584x = 695 × 695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584x = 483,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,025/584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827.10
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