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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,660 and 344,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,660 and 344,526 is: 485,155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,660 : 344,526 = 344,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,660/344,526 = 344,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,660x = 344,526 × 344,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,660x = 118,698,164,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,698,164,676/244,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,155.58

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