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Finding the Third Proportional to 296 and 788

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Solution

The third proportional to 296 and 788 is: 2,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 788 = 788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/788 = 788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 788 × 788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 620,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,944/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.78

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