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Finding the Third Proportional to 568 and 1,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 568 and 1,494 is: 3,929.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 1,494 = 1,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/1,494 = 1,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 1,494 × 1,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 2,232,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,036/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.64

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