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Finding the Third Proportional to 569 and 898

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Solution

The third proportional to 569 and 898 is: 1,417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569 : 898 = 898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569/898 = 898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569x = 898 × 898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569x = 806,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,404/569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.23

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