Finding the Third Proportional to 307 and 568
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Solution
The third proportional to 307 and 568 is: 1,050.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307 : 568 = 568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307/568 = 568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307x = 568 × 568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307x = 322,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,624/307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,050.89
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