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Finding the Third Proportional to 234 and 344

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Solution

The third proportional to 234 and 344 is: 505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 344 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/344 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 344 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 118,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,336/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.71

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