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Finding the Third Proportional to 296 and 769

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Solution

The third proportional to 296 and 769 is: 1,997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 769 = 769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/769 = 769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 769 × 769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 591,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,361/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.84

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