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Finding the Third Proportional to 567 and 726

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Solution

The third proportional to 567 and 726 is: 929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 726 = 726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/726 = 726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 726 × 726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 527,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,076/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.59

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