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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,760 and 445,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,760 and 445,716 is: 669,439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,760 : 445,716 = 445,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,760/445,716 = 445,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,760x = 445,716 × 445,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,760x = 198,662,752,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,662,752,656/296,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,439.12

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