Finding the Third Proportional to 693 and 1,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 693 and 1,503 is: 3,259.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693 : 1,503 = 1,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693/1,503 = 1,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693x = 1,503 × 1,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693x = 2,259,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,259,009/693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,259.75
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