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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,370 and 470,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,370 and 470,799 is: 747,888.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,370 : 470,799 = 470,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,370/470,799 = 470,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,370x = 470,799 × 470,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,370x = 221,651,698,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,651,698,401/296,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,888.44

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