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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,126 and 433,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,126 and 433,131 is: 633,522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,126 : 433,131 = 433,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,126/433,131 = 433,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,126x = 433,131 × 433,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,126x = 187,602,463,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,602,463,161/296,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,522.43

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