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Finding the Third Proportional to 568 and 911

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Solution

The third proportional to 568 and 911 is: 1,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568 : 911 = 911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568/911 = 911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568x = 911 × 911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568x = 829,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,921/568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.13

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