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Finding the Third Proportional to 568 and 608.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 568 and 608.50 is: 651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 608.50 = 608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/608.50 = 608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 608.50 × 608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 370,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,272.25/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.89

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