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Finding the Third Proportional to 571 and 808

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Solution

The third proportional to 571 and 808 is: 1,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 808 = 808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/808 = 808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 808 × 808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 652,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,864/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.37

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