Finding the Third Proportional to 562 and 632
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Solution
The third proportional to 562 and 632 is: 710.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562 : 632 = 632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562/632 = 632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562x = 632 × 632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562x = 399,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,424/562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710.72
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