Finding the Third Proportional to 696.50 and 1,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 696.50 and 1,415 is: 2,874.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696.50 : 1,415 = 1,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696.50/1,415 = 1,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696.50x = 1,415 × 1,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696.50x = 2,002,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,225/696.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,874.69
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