Finding the Third Proportional to 696.50 and 1,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 696.50 and 1,393 is: 2,786
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696.50 : 1,393 = 1,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696.50/1,393 = 1,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696.50x = 1,393 × 1,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696.50x = 1,940,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,940,449/696.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,786
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