Finding the Third Proportional to 696 and 1,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 696 and 1,431 is: 2,942.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696 : 1,431 = 1,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696/1,431 = 1,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696x = 1,431 × 1,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696x = 2,047,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,047,761/696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,942.19
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