Finding the Third Proportional to 631 and 695
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Solution
The third proportional to 631 and 695 is: 765.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631 : 695 = 695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631/695 = 695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631x = 695 × 695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631x = 483,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,025/631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765.49
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