Finding the Third Proportional to 670 and 693
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Solution
The third proportional to 670 and 693 is: 716.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670 : 693 = 693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670/693 = 693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670x = 693 × 693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670x = 480,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,249/670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716.79
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