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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,224.50 and 423,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,224.50 and 423,303 is: 604,897.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,224.50 : 423,303 = 423,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,224.50/423,303 = 423,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,224.50x = 423,303 × 423,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,224.50x = 179,185,429,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,185,429,809/296,224.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,897.40

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