Finding the Third Proportional to 566 and 613
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Solution
The third proportional to 566 and 613 is: 663.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566 : 613 = 613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566/613 = 613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566x = 613 × 613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566x = 375,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,769/566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663.90
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