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Finding the Third Proportional to 567 and 880.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 567 and 880.88 is: 1,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 880.88 = 880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/880.88 = 880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 880.88 × 880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 775,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,940.77/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.50

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