Finding the Third Proportional to 695 and 801
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Solution
The third proportional to 695 and 801 is: 923.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
695 : 801 = 801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
695/801 = 801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
695x = 801 × 801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
695x = 641,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,601/695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923.17
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