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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,187 and 423,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,187 and 423,249 is: 604,819.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,187 : 423,249 = 423,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,187/423,249 = 423,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,187x = 423,249 × 423,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,187x = 179,139,716,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,139,716,001/296,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,819.64

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