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Finding the Third Proportional to 423 and 932.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 423 and 932.63 is: 2,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 932.63 = 932.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/932.63 = 932.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 932.63 × 932.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 869,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,789.39/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.24

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