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Finding the Third Proportional to 572 and 671

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Solution

The third proportional to 572 and 671 is: 787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 671 = 671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/671 = 671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 671 × 671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 450,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,241/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.13

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