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Finding the Third Proportional to 379.50 and 423

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Solution

The third proportional to 379.50 and 423 is: 471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 423 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/423 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 423 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 178,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,929/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.49

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