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Finding the Third Proportional to 423.56 and 511.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 423.56 and 511.88 is: 618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 511.88 = 511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/511.88 = 511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 511.88 × 511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 262,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,016.02/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.60

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