Finding the Third Proportional to 349 and 568
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Solution
The third proportional to 349 and 568 is: 924.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349 : 568 = 568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349/568 = 568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349x = 568 × 568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349x = 322,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,624/349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924.42
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