Finding the Third Proportional to 698.63 and 1,533.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 698.63 and 1,533.94 is: 3,367.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698.63 : 1,533.94 = 1,533.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698.63/1,533.94 = 1,533.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698.63x = 1,533.94 × 1,533.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698.63x = 2,352,964.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,352,964.25/698.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,367.99
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