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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,680 and 344,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,680 and 344,562 is: 485,217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,680 : 344,562 = 344,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,680/344,562 = 344,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,680x = 344,562 × 344,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,680x = 118,722,971,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,722,971,844/244,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,217.31

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