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Finding the Third Proportional to 423 and 519

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Solution

The third proportional to 423 and 519 is: 636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 519 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/519 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 519 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 269,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,361/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.79

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