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Finding the Third Proportional to 223 and 564

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Solution

The third proportional to 223 and 564 is: 1,426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 564 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/564 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 564 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 318,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,096/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.44

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