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Finding the Third Proportional to 562 and 1,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 562 and 1,421 is: 3,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 1,421 = 1,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/1,421 = 1,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 1,421 × 1,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 2,019,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,241/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.96

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