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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,357 and 423,487

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,357 and 423,487 is: 605,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,357 : 423,487 = 423,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,357/423,487 = 423,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,357x = 423,487 × 423,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,357x = 179,341,239,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,341,239,169/296,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,152.70

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