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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,096 and 442,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,096 and 442,170 is: 660,307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,096 : 442,170 = 442,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,096/442,170 = 442,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,096x = 442,170 × 442,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,096x = 195,514,308,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,514,308,900/296,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,307.16

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