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Finding the Third Proportional to 423 and 1,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 423 and 1,006 is: 2,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 1,006 = 1,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/1,006 = 1,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 1,006 × 1,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 1,012,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,036/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.52

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