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Finding the Third Proportional to 521 and 568

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Solution

The third proportional to 521 and 568 is: 619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521 : 568 = 568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521/568 = 568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521x = 568 × 568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521x = 322,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,624/521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.24

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