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Finding the Third Proportional to 426 and 634

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Solution

The third proportional to 426 and 634 is: 943.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 634 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/634 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 634 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 401,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,956/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.56

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