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Finding the Third Proportional to 296 and 724

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Solution

The third proportional to 296 and 724 is: 1,770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 724 = 724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/724 = 724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 724 × 724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 524,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,176/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.86

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