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Finding the Third Proportional to 223 and 421

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Solution

The third proportional to 223 and 421 is: 794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 421 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/421 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 421 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 177,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,241/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.80

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