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Finding the Third Proportional to 423 and 656.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 423 and 656.16 is: 1,017.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 656.16 = 656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/656.16 = 656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 656.16 × 656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 430,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,541.02/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.83

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