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Finding the Third Proportional to 423.56 and 663.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 423.56 and 663.94 is: 1,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 663.94 = 663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/663.94 = 663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 663.94 × 663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 440,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,813.00/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.73

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