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Finding the Third Proportional to 568 and 1,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 568 and 1,333 is: 3,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 1,333 = 1,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/1,333 = 1,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 1,333 × 1,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 1,776,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,889/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.33

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