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Finding the Third Proportional to 423 and 925.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 423 and 925.88 is: 2,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 925.88 = 925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/925.88 = 925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 925.88 × 925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 857,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,244.52/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.58

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