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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,242 and 423,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,242 and 423,329 is: 604,935.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,242 : 423,329 = 423,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,242/423,329 = 423,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,242x = 423,329 × 423,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,242x = 179,207,442,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,207,442,241/296,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,935.97

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