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Finding the Third Proportional to 567.84 and 957.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 567.84 and 957.09 is: 1,613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.84 : 957.09 = 957.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.84/957.09 = 957.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.84x = 957.09 × 957.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.84x = 916,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,028.45/567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.17

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