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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,496 and 459,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,496 and 459,792 is: 713,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,496 : 459,792 = 459,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,496/459,792 = 459,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,496x = 459,792 × 459,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,496x = 211,408,683,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,408,683,264/296,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,023.73

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