Finding the Third Proportional to 688.50 and 1,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 688.50 and 1,071 is: 1,666
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688.50 : 1,071 = 1,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688.50/1,071 = 1,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688.50x = 1,071 × 1,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688.50x = 1,147,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,147,041/688.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,666
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