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Finding the Third Proportional to 423 and 752

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Solution

The third proportional to 423 and 752 is: 1,336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 752 = 752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/752 = 752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 752 × 752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 565,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,504/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.89

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