Finding the Third Proportional to 568 and 618
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Solution
The third proportional to 568 and 618 is: 672.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568 : 618 = 618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568/618 = 618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568x = 618 × 618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568x = 381,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,924/568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672.40
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