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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,164 and 433,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,164 and 433,134 is: 633,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,164 : 433,134 = 433,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,164/433,134 = 433,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,164x = 433,134 × 433,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,164x = 187,605,061,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,605,061,956/296,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,449.92

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