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Finding the Third Proportional to 232 and 421

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Solution

The third proportional to 232 and 421 is: 763.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 421 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/421 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 421 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 177,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,241/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.97

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