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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,244 and 481,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,244 and 481,248 is: 781,786.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,244 : 481,248 = 481,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,244/481,248 = 481,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,244x = 481,248 × 481,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,244x = 231,599,637,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,599,637,504/296,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,786.76

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