Finding the Third Proportional to 635 and 687
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Solution
The third proportional to 635 and 687 is: 743.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635 : 687 = 687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635/687 = 687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635x = 687 × 687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635x = 471,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,969/635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743.26
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