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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,638 and 344,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,638 and 344,502 is: 485,131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,638 : 344,502 = 344,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,638/344,502 = 344,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,638x = 344,502 × 344,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,638x = 118,681,628,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,681,628,004/244,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,131.61

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