Finding the Third Proportional to 697 and 1,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 697 and 1,343 is: 2,587.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697 : 1,343 = 1,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697/1,343 = 1,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697x = 1,343 × 1,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697x = 1,803,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,803,649/697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,587.73
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