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Finding the Third Proportional to 567 and 1,336.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 567 and 1,336.50 is: 3,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 1,336.50 = 1,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/1,336.50 = 1,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 1,336.50 × 1,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 1,786,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,232.25/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.32

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