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Finding the Third Proportional to 470 and 569

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Solution

The third proportional to 470 and 569 is: 688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 569 = 569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/569 = 569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 569 × 569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 323,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,761/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.85

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