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Finding the Third Proportional to 348 and 568.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 348 and 568.50 is: 928.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 568.50 = 568.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/568.50 = 568.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 568.50 × 568.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 323,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,192.25/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.71

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