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Finding the Third Proportional to 568 and 584

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Solution

The third proportional to 568 and 584 is: 600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 584 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/584 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 584 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 341,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,056/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.45

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