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Finding the Third Proportional to 299 and 796

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Solution

The third proportional to 299 and 796 is: 2,119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 796 = 796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/796 = 796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 796 × 796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 633,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,616/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.12

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