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Finding the Third Proportional to 569.11 and 621.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 569.11 and 621.42 is: 678.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.11 : 621.42 = 621.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.11/621.42 = 621.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.11x = 621.42 × 621.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.11x = 386,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,165.15/569.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.54

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