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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,349 and 344,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,349 and 344,091 is: 484,547.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,349 : 344,091 = 344,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,349/344,091 = 344,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,349x = 344,091 × 344,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,349x = 118,398,616,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,398,616,281/244,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,547.17

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