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Finding the Third Proportional to 423.35 and 863.79

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Solution

The third proportional to 423.35 and 863.79 is: 1,762.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 863.79 = 863.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/863.79 = 863.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 863.79 × 863.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 746,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,131.54/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.44

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