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Finding the Third Proportional to 567 and 849.87

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Solution

The third proportional to 567 and 849.87 is: 1,273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 849.87 = 849.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/849.87 = 849.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 849.87 × 849.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 722,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,274.24/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.85

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