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Finding the Third Proportional to 296 and 772

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Solution

The third proportional to 296 and 772 is: 2,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 772 = 772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/772 = 772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 772 × 772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 595,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,984/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.46

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