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Finding the Third Proportional to 296 and 508

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Solution

The third proportional to 296 and 508 is: 871.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 508 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/508 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 508 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 258,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,064/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.84

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