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Finding the Third Proportional to 423 and 766.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 423 and 766.50 is: 1,388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 766.50 = 766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/766.50 = 766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 766.50 × 766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 587,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,522.25/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.94

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