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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,713 and 344,613

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,713 and 344,613 is: 485,295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,713 : 344,613 = 344,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,713/344,613 = 344,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,713x = 344,613 × 344,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,713x = 118,758,119,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,758,119,769/244,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,295.51

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