Finding the Third Proportional to 600 and 695
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Solution
The third proportional to 600 and 695 is: 805.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600 : 695 = 695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600/695 = 695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600x = 695 × 695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600x = 483,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,025/600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805.04
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