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Finding the Third Proportional to 568 and 1,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 568 and 1,319 is: 3,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 1,319 = 1,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/1,319 = 1,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 1,319 × 1,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 1,739,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,761/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.96

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