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Finding the Third Proportional to 567 and 631.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 567 and 631.88 is: 704.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 631.88 = 631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/631.88 = 631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 631.88 × 631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 399,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,266.02/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.17

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