Finding the Third Proportional to 697 and 1,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 697 and 1,501 is: 3,232.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697 : 1,501 = 1,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697/1,501 = 1,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697x = 1,501 × 1,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697x = 2,253,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,253,001/697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,232.43
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