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Finding the Third Proportional to 337 and 570

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Solution

The third proportional to 337 and 570 is: 964.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 570 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/570 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 570 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 324,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,900/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.09

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