Finding the Third Proportional to 693.75 and 1,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 693.75 and 1,479 is: 3,153.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693.75 : 1,479 = 1,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693.75/1,479 = 1,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693.75x = 1,479 × 1,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693.75x = 2,187,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,187,441/693.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,153.07
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