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Finding the Third Proportional to 348 and 567

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Solution

The third proportional to 348 and 567 is: 923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 567 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/567 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 567 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 321,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,489/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.82

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