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Finding the Third Proportional to 337 and 567

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Solution

The third proportional to 337 and 567 is: 953.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 567 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/567 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 567 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 321,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,489/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.97

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