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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,674 and 344,550.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,674 and 344,550.38 is: 485,196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,674 : 344,550.38 = 344,550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,674/344,550.38 = 344,550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,674x = 344,550.38 × 344,550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,674x = 118,714,960,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,714,960,912.64/244,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,196.47

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