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Finding the Third Proportional to 564 and 633

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Solution

The third proportional to 564 and 633 is: 710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 633 = 633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/633 = 633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 633 × 633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 400,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,689/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.44

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