Finding the Third Proportional to 567 and 631
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Solution
The third proportional to 567 and 631 is: 702.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567 : 631 = 631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567/631 = 631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567x = 631 × 631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567x = 398,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,161/567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702.22
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