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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,244 and 423,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,244 and 423,332 is: 604,940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,244 : 423,332 = 423,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,244/423,332 = 423,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,244x = 423,332 × 423,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,244x = 179,209,982,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,209,982,224/296,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,940.46

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