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Finding the Third Proportional to 567 and 688

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Solution

The third proportional to 567 and 688 is: 834.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 688 = 688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/688 = 688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 688 × 688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 473,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,344/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.82

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