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Finding the Third Proportional to 568 and 852

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Solution

The third proportional to 568 and 852 is: 1,278

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 852 = 852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/852 = 852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 852 × 852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 725,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,904/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278

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