Finding the Third Proportional to 691 and 1,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 691 and 1,489 is: 3,208.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691 : 1,489 = 1,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691/1,489 = 1,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691x = 1,489 × 1,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691x = 2,217,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,217,121/691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,208.57
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