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Finding the Third Proportional to 568.13 and 1,235.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 568.13 and 1,235.63 is: 2,687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.13 : 1,235.63 = 1,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.13/1,235.63 = 1,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.13x = 1,235.63 × 1,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.13x = 1,526,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,769.14/568.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.38

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