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Finding the Third Proportional to 199.65 and 423.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 199.65 and 423.04 is: 896.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.65 : 423.04 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.65/423.04 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.65x = 423.04 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.65x = 178,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,958.74/199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.35

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