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Finding the Third Proportional to 472 and 568

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Solution

The third proportional to 472 and 568 is: 683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 568 = 568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/568 = 568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 568 × 568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 322,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,624/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.53

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