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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,296 and 451,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,296 and 451,734 is: 688,715.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,296 : 451,734 = 451,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,296/451,734 = 451,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,296x = 451,734 × 451,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,296x = 204,063,606,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,063,606,756/296,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,715.36

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